Sherpa lady 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 Related Press

12 Might 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record 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 different climbers took advantage of favorable weather to succeed in the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in 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 a chance to get a proper education because she had to begin earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — probably the most instances any lady has climbed Everest — and she has at all times stated she wanted to inspire all ladies in order that they can also obtain their dreams.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the twenty sixth time Saturday, breaking his own record for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a bunch of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes along the route so that hundreds of different climbers and guides can make their method to the top of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of overseas climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to aim climbs of Everest in Could, the month when weather conditions in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.