Sherpa girl climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own record

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

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Related Press

12 Might 2022, 11:26

• 2 min read

KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own report as probably 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 succeed in the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He mentioned she was in good well being and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, never obtained a chance to get a proper training because she had to begin earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her 10th — probably the most instances any lady has climbed Everest — and she has all the time said she wished to encourage all ladies in order that they too can obtain their dreams.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the twenty sixth time Saturday, breaking his personal document for the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes along the route in order that tons of of different climbers and guides could make their strategy to the top of the mountain later this month.

A whole lot of international climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to aim climbs of Everest in May, the month when climate conditions in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.