'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak
Summary
Kami Rita Sherpa set a new world record by climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time. On the same day, Lakpa Sherpa also broke her own record as the female climber with the most Everest summits, reaching the peak for the 11th time.Key Facts
- Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, climbed Everest for the 32nd time, setting a new record.
- Lakpa Sherpa, 52, reached the Everest summit for the 11th time, the most for a female climber.
- The climbing season saw a record number of permits given to Everest climbers.
- Everest's usual route was delayed due to a large chunk of glacier blocking the path.
- Kami Rita Sherpa started climbing Everest in 1994 and has climbed almost every year since.
- Lakpa Sherpa was the first Nepali woman to summit Everest in 2000.
- Most foreign climbers climb with Nepali guides, who do not need permits.
- Nepal’s Prime Minister and tourism officials praised the climbers for their achievements.
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