Sherpa lady climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own file

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

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press

12 Could 2022, 11:26

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

Sherpa, 48, by no means obtained a chance to get a formal schooling as a result of she needed to begin incomes a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — the most times any girl has climbed Everest — and she or he has always mentioned she needed to inspire all women in order that they too can achieve their goals.

A native of Nepal, Sherpa lives in 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 personal report for probably the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes alongside the route in order that a whole bunch of different climbers and guides can make their option to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Tons of of overseas climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to try climbs of Everest in Might, the month when climate circumstances within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.