Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of history-making Mount Everest trek, dies at 92
Summary
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the team that first successfully climbed Mount Everest, passed away at age 92 in Nepal. He was part of a historic expedition in 1953 but never climbed to the summit himself. Kanchha was well-respected in the climbing community and active in religious treks around Everest until late in life.Key Facts
- Kanchha Sherpa died at age 92 in Kapan, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- He was the last living member of the first successful Mount Everest expedition team in 1953.
- Kanchha did not climb to the summit; his wife thought it was too dangerous.
- His father's friendship with Tenzing Norgay helped him join the Everest expedition as a high-altitude porter.
- After retiring, he participated in religious treks in the Everest region.
- Kanchha raised concerns about overcrowding and pollution on Mount Everest.
- He started mountaineering at age 19 and continued until he was 50.
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