Sherpa lady climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own report

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as essentially the most profitable feminine 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 report as the most successful feminine climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.

Lakpa Sherpa and several other climbers took benefit of favorable climate to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu stated. He said she was in good health and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, never acquired a chance to get a proper schooling because she had to begin earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — probably the most times any lady has climbed Everest — and he or she has always stated she wanted to inspire all women so that they too can achieve their goals.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his personal document for the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who mounted ropes alongside the route in order that a whole bunch of other climbers and guides could make their technique to the top of the mountain later this month.

Tons of of overseas climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Could, the month when weather situations in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.