Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
Summary
Two famous Nepali Sherpa climbers have broken their own Mount Everest records. Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit for the 32nd time, and Lhakpa Sherpa reached it for the 11th time, both setting new records for themselves.Key Facts
- Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 32 times, the most by any person.
- Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Everest 11 times, the most by any woman.
- Kami Rita first climbed Everest in 1994 and guides commercial expeditions.
- Lhakpa Sherpa became the first Nepali woman to summit and descend Everest in 2000.
- Nepal issued a record 492 climbing permits for Everest in 2024.
- Over 8,000 people have climbed Everest since 1953, many more than once.
- Non-Sherpa climber Kenton Cool holds the record with 19 summits.
- Increasing numbers of climbers have raised concerns about overcrowding on Everest.
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