Sherpa woman climbs Everest for tenth time, breaks personal 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 Might 2022, 11:26

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Nepali Sherpa broke her own document 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 climbers took benefit of favorable weather to succeed in the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit early within the morning, her brother and expedition organizer Mingma Gelu mentioned. He mentioned she was in good health and was safely descending from the height.

Sherpa, 48, by no means obtained an opportunity to get a formal schooling because she had to start incomes a dwelling by carrying climbing gear and provides for trekkers. Thursday's profitable ascent was her tenth — probably the most instances any woman has climbed Everest — and she or he has always mentioned she wanted to encourage all ladies in order that they can also obtain their dreams.

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

One other Nepalese Sherpa information, Kami Rita, reached the summit for the 26th time Saturday, breaking his personal file for probably the most climbs of Everest. Rita led a bunch of Sherpa climbers who fixed ropes along the route in order that a whole bunch of other climbers and guides could make their method to the top 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 May, the month when climate conditions in the Himalayan peaks are most favorable for climbing.