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

A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal report as probably 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 Could 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal report 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 other climbers took benefit of favorable weather to succeed in the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu said. He stated she was in good well being and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, never bought an opportunity to get a proper training because she had to begin incomes a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her tenth — the most times any lady has climbed Everest — and she has all the time mentioned she wished to inspire all women so that they too can achieve their desires.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his personal record for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes along the route so that tons of of other climbers and guides could make their approach to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Tons of of international climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Might, the month when climate conditions within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.