In brief
Kami Rita Sherpa has broken his own record by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa marked her 11th ascent, becoming the female climber with the most summits. Both climbers have received congratulations from Nepal's Prime Minister for their historic achievements during a busy climbing season.
A renowned Nepali mountain guide, Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, known as the Everest Man, has broken his own world record by scaling Mount Everest for the 32nd time this past Sunday, while guiding clients up the 8,849m (29,032ft) peak. Simultaneously, Lhakpa Sherpa, 52, the Mountain Queen, also set her own record by summiting Everest for the 11th time, marking a significant accomplishment for female climbers.This climbing season has seen a surge in activity, with a record number of permits issued for climbers, although delays in opening the route to the peak have sparked safety concerns about potential traffic jams on the mountain. Both climbers have been celebrated for their achievements, with the Nepali tourism department and Prime Minister Balendra Shah congratulating them for their historic successes.Kami Rita first summited Everest in 1994 and has consistently reached the peak almost every year since, often climbing it twice in a single year. Lhakpa, who first summited in 2000, was the first Nepali woman to do so and has become a prominent figure for women climbers globally. Her story was recently highlighted in a documentary titled Mountain Queen.Overall, both climbs during this season illustrated immense courage and dedication from the climbers and have been recognized as historic milestones in the climbing community.
