At 55 years old, Kami Rita Sherpa, recognized as "Everest Man," has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time, surpassing his own previous record.
Kami Rita Sherpa Sets New Record with 31st Summit of Mount Everest
Kami Rita Sherpa Sets New Record with 31st Summit of Mount Everest
Nepal’s legendary climber continues to break barriers while promoting sustainable climbing practices.
Kami Rita Sherpa has achieved remarkable feats in the world of mountaineering, once again etching his name in the history books after scaling the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, for the remarkable 31st time. The 55-year-old climber reached the summit, standing at 8,849 meters, on Tuesday at 04:00 local time. Organizing his team for the ascent, he guided a group of Indian army officials, showcasing both leadership and experience in extreme conditions.
As noted by Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organizer, Kami is not just a national hero in Nepal; he embodies the spirit of Everest itself. He made his first ascent in 1994, rapidly establishing a legacy of climbing the world's tallest mountain nearly every year since. He even achieved two summits in recent years, including 2023 and 2024.
Currently, his closest competitor is another Nepali sherpa, Pasang Dawa, who has achieved 29 summits, with his latest attempt just last week. Despite the fame and accolades that come with his record-breaking climbs, Kami Rita has expressed a deep sense of duty, stating, "My climbs help Nepal be recognized in the world."
Earlier this month, he shared glimpses of life on Everest, including a Puja ceremony—an essential Tibetan Buddhist ritual performed before climbs to pray for safety and success.
Kami Rita's accomplishments come shortly after British mountaineer Kenton Cool summited Everest for the 19th time, also breaking his record for non-sherpas. This climbing season has seen over 500 individuals, along with their guides, make successful climbs, as Nepal issued more than 1,000 climbing permits for various peaks. However, with the rise in summit attempts, concerns regarding overcrowding and environmental impacts have escalated. In response, Nepal's authorities instituted requirements for climbers to dispose of waste properly, emphasizing sustainability in mountaineering practices.
As noted by Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organizer, Kami is not just a national hero in Nepal; he embodies the spirit of Everest itself. He made his first ascent in 1994, rapidly establishing a legacy of climbing the world's tallest mountain nearly every year since. He even achieved two summits in recent years, including 2023 and 2024.
Currently, his closest competitor is another Nepali sherpa, Pasang Dawa, who has achieved 29 summits, with his latest attempt just last week. Despite the fame and accolades that come with his record-breaking climbs, Kami Rita has expressed a deep sense of duty, stating, "My climbs help Nepal be recognized in the world."
Earlier this month, he shared glimpses of life on Everest, including a Puja ceremony—an essential Tibetan Buddhist ritual performed before climbs to pray for safety and success.
Kami Rita's accomplishments come shortly after British mountaineer Kenton Cool summited Everest for the 19th time, also breaking his record for non-sherpas. This climbing season has seen over 500 individuals, along with their guides, make successful climbs, as Nepal issued more than 1,000 climbing permits for various peaks. However, with the rise in summit attempts, concerns regarding overcrowding and environmental impacts have escalated. In response, Nepal's authorities instituted requirements for climbers to dispose of waste properly, emphasizing sustainability in mountaineering practices.
