Sherpa woman climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own file

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own report as essentially the most successful female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak Thursday

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Related Press

12 May 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own document as probably the most successful female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.

Lakpa Sherpa and a number of other different climbers took advantage of favorable weather to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He stated she was in good health and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, by no means received an opportunity to get a formal schooling because she needed to start earning a residing by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — probably the most times any lady has climbed Everest — and he or she has at all times stated she needed to encourage all ladies so they too can obtain their goals.

A native of Nepal, Sherpa lives within the U.S. along with her three kids in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Another Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own report for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes alongside the route in order that a whole lot of different climbers and guides could make their option to the top of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of international climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to aim climbs of Everest in Might, the month when weather circumstances within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.