Sherpa girl climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks personal report

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as probably 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 Might 2022, 11:26

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

Lakpa Sherpa and several other other climbers took benefit of favorable climate to succeed in the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in 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, by no means acquired an opportunity to get a formal schooling because she needed to start earning a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — probably the most occasions any woman has climbed Everest — and he or she has always said she wished to encourage all women so they can also obtain their goals.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own record for the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who mounted ropes alongside the route in order that lots of of other climbers and guides can make their option to the highest of the mountain later this month.

A whole lot of international climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to aim climbs of Everest in Could, the month when climate conditions within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.