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Nepali 'Everest Man' breaks own record with 31st summit
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» KATHMANDU — A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more than three decades after his first summit.
Sherpas leave job they made famous
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 04/06/2023
» It was a bring-your-child-to-work moment. The father's intention, however, was not to inspire.
Nepali climbs Everest for record 27th time
AFP, Published on 17/05/2023
» KATHMANDU: Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 27th time on Wednesday, reclaiming the record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain.
Hong Kong mountaineer on a high after fastest Everest climb by a woman
AFP, Published on 31/05/2021
» KATHMANDU: Former Hong Kong schoolteacher Tsang Yin-hung said Sunday she always believed in aiming high after setting a new record for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman.
Pandemic shuts down Everest as Nepal suspends permits
AFP, Published on 13/03/2020
» KATHMANDU - Nepal on Friday barred climbers from all mountains -- including Everest -- over the coronavirus pandemic, in a major blow to its tourism industry.
Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» KATHMANDU: For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But Kami Rita Sherpa's 23rd record summit of the world's highest peak on Wednesday was just another day at work.
Everest braces for record year amid overcrowding fears
AFP, Published on 11/05/2019
» KATHMANDU: The tented city at the foot of Mount Everest is bustling as mountaineers brace for potentially the busiest year yet on the world's highest peak, prompting concerns about overcrowding and safety.
Sherpa shortage takes a toll on Everest
AFP, Published on 18/05/2018
» EVEREST BASE CAMP (NEPAL) - The Everest industry is suffering from a dangerous shortage of its most important resource: experienced Sherpa guides.
Nepali Sherpa aims for record 22nd Everest summit
AFP, Published on 01/04/2018
» KATHMANDU - A Nepali Sherpa is hoping to summit Mount Everest for a record-breaking 22nd time next month, during the busy climbing season that each year sees hundreds of climbers reach the top of the world.