Sherpa girl climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks own document

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

Lakpa Sherpa and several other climbers took benefit of favorable weather 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 obtained an opportunity to get a proper training as a result of she needed to start incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's successful ascent was her tenth — the most instances any girl has climbed Everest — and she has at all times said she needed to inspire all girls so they too can achieve 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 twenty sixth time Saturday, breaking his personal file for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a gaggle of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes along the route in order that tons of of other climbers and guides can make their strategy to the highest of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of foreign climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in Might, the month when weather conditions in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.