Records & People
The Everest record-holder extends his own mark, while Lhakpa Sherpa sets a women's record with an 11th ascent.
By Laxman Rawal · Jun 14, 2026
Nepal's mountains owe their reputation to the Sherpa who work them — and this spring two of them rewrote the record books. Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit of Everest for an astonishing 32nd time , extending a record that is entirely his own. In the…
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Behind every safe trek is a Sherpa team like theirs. When you walk to Everest Base Camp , you pass through their home valleys, supported by guides from the same communities — which is exactly why choosing a local, fair-wage operator matters. Ready for your…
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