Sherpa woman climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own document

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

• 2 min read

KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal report as essentially the most profitable female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.

Lakpa Sherpa and several other different climbers took benefit of favorable climate 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 peak.

Sherpa, 48, never bought a chance to get a formal schooling because she had to begin earning a living by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — the most times any girl has climbed Everest — and he or she has all the time said she needed to inspire all girls so they too can obtain their goals.

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

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

A whole bunch of foreign climbers and an equal number of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in May, the month when weather circumstances in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.