Sherpa lady climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own record

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

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- 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.

Lakpa Sherpa and several other other 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 health and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, by no means bought a chance to get a proper education as a result of she needed to start incomes a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and supplies for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her 10th — the most instances any girl has climbed Everest — and he or she has at all times mentioned she wished to inspire all girls so they too can obtain their dreams.

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

Another Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his own file for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who mounted ropes alongside the route in order that a whole lot of different climbers and guides can make their method to the top of the mountain later this month.

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