Kathmandu, May 17: Nepal’s veteran climber Kami Rita Sherpa has once again made history by breaking his own world record for the most ascents of Mount Everest, successfully scaling the world’s highest peak for the 32nd time.
According to the Department of Tourism, the 56-year-old reached the 8,849-metre summit at 10:12 am on Sunday while leading an expedition operated by 14 Peaks Expedition. His latest achievement was confirmed by officials stationed at Everest Base Camp, with congratulations pouring in for his continued contribution to Nepal’s mountaineering legacy and global reputation.
Born in Solukhumbu district in Koshi Province in January 1970, Sherpa began his professional climbing career in 1992 and first summited Everest in 1994. He had previously completed his 31st ascent on May 27, 2025.
In a parallel achievement, veteran climber Lhakpa Sherpa, known as the “Mountain Queen” and the first Nepali woman to climb Everest, also set a new record by completing her 11th successful ascent. She reached the summit at 9:30 am on Sunday, according to the Department of Tourism.
