Nepal’s mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 32nd time, beats own record
Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by climbing Mt. Everest for the 32nd time. The 56-year-old reached the summit on May 17, 2026, at 10:12 a.m., according to the Department of Tourism. His achievement is seen as a significant contribution to Nepal's mountaineering reputation.
- ▪Kami Rita Sherpa climbed Mt. Everest for the 32nd time on May 17, 2026.
- ▪He reached the summit at 10:12 a.m. and was leading an expedition by 14 Peaks Expedition.
- ▪The Department of Tourism confirmed his ascent and praised his contribution to Nepal's mountaineering sector.
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Nepal’s mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday (May 17, 2026) by breaking his own world record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world’s highest peak for the 32nd time.The 56-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 10:12 a.m. on Sunday (May 17, 2026), according to the Department of Tourism.He was leading an expedition operated by 14 Peaks Expedition, it said.The successful ascent was confirmed by the department’s field office stationed at Everest Base Camp, reported The Kathmandu Post.The Department of Tourism congratulated Sherpa, saying his achievement reflects a significant contribution to Nepal’s mountaineering sector and its international profile.Born in a village of Solukhumbu district in Koshi Province in January 1970,…
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