Sherpa woman climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own record

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

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press

12 Might 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own document 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 other climbers took advantage of favorable climate to achieve the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu stated. He mentioned she was in good well being and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, by no means received an opportunity to get a formal training because she had to begin incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — probably the most times any girl has climbed Everest — and he or she has at all times mentioned she wanted to inspire all girls in order that they too can achieve their desires.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own file for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes alongside the route in order that tons of of other climbers and guides could make their way to the top of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of foreign climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to aim climbs of Everest in May, the month when climate circumstances in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.