Nepali Sherpa Achieves Historic 30th Everest Summit
Witnessing a remarkable feat, a Nepali sherpa guide conquered Mount Everest for an unprecedented 30th time, marking his second ascent within a span of just 10 days. This extraordinary achievement showcases the indomitable spirit and unparalleled expertise of the sherpa community in scaling the world's highest peak.
A Nepali sherpa guide made history by reaching the summit of Mount Everest for the 30th time, marking his second climb in just 10 days. It usually takes ordinary climbers several days to reach the top of Everest, making it uncommon for mountaineers to achieve multiple ascents in a short period of time.
Kami Rita Sherpa, 54, reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak by the traditional southeast ridge route, Nepali tourism official Khim Lal Gautam said.
Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, a Nepali Mountaineer who climbed Mount Everest for a record 28 times, is pictured on the summit of Mount Everest during his 28th summit in Everest, May 23, 2023.
Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa, 53 years old, has set a new record by successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest 28 times. The achievement was captured in a photo taken during his 28th climb on May 23, 2023. The image shows Kami Rita Sherpa proudly standing on the summit of Mount Everest.
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Kami Rita achieved his 30th ascent to the top of the peak on May 12, breaking his own record. This news was shared by Gautam, the chief of the expedition monitoring and facilitation field office at the base camp, on social media website X.
Kami Rita climbed Everest for the first time in 1994 and has continued to do so almost every year since then, with only a few exceptions when the mountain was closed by authorities.
Another sherpa climber has summited Everest 27 times, making them the climber with the second highest number of successful ascents after Kami Rita.
Mountain climbing is a popular tourism activity in Nepal, as the country is home to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks. It not only attracts tourists but also serves as a significant source of revenue and employment for the local communities.
Officials mentioned that they were eagerly awaiting details of Kami Rita's climb early on Wednesday. His achievement in conquering the mountains is always highly anticipated and celebrated by many.
