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

A Nepali Sherpa broke her personal file 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 report as the most profitable 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 climate to achieve the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early in the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu stated. He stated she was in good health and was safely descending from the peak.

Sherpa, 48, by no means got a chance to get a formal training because she had to begin incomes a residing by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her 10th — essentially the most occasions any woman has climbed Everest — and she has at all times stated she needed to inspire all ladies in order that they too can obtain their dreams.

A native of Nepal, Sherpa lives within the U.S. 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 report for essentially the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a group of Sherpa climbers who fastened ropes alongside the route so that a whole bunch of different climbers and guides can make their option to the top of the mountain later this month.

Lots of of international climbers and an equal variety of Sherpa guides are set to attempt climbs of Everest in May, the month when climate situations within the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.