Sherpa woman climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own file

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

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

Sherpa, 48, by no means got a chance to get a proper schooling because she had to start incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — probably the most times any girl has climbed Everest — and he or she has all the time stated she wanted to inspire all ladies in order that they too can achieve their dreams.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own record for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes along the route in order that lots of of other climbers and guides can make their technique to the highest of the mountain later this month.

A whole lot of international climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to try climbs of Everest in Could, the month when climate circumstances within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.