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The global climbing community celebrates a historic double milestone on Mount Everest as legendary Sherpa climbers Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa break their own world records on the same morning. Kami Rita achieves his record 32nd Everest summit, further cementing his status as the “Everest Man,” while Lhakpa Sherpa secures her 11th ascent, extending her record as the most successful female Everest climber in history. Their achievements highlight the critical role of Nepalese Sherpas in Himalayan mountaineering amid an increasingly crowded and environmentally changing Everest climbing season.
Sunday, 17 May, 2026