Sherpa lady climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks personal report

A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal document as essentially 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 personal record as essentially the most successful feminine 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 advantage of favorable weather to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He mentioned she was in good well being and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, never obtained an opportunity to get a formal schooling because she needed to begin incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — probably the most times any lady has climbed Everest — and she has always mentioned she wished to inspire all ladies in order that they too can obtain their desires.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his personal document for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes along the route in order that a whole lot of other climbers and guides can make their technique to the highest of the mountain later this month.

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