Kami Rita Sherpa, the renowned "Everest Man," has once again made history by reaching the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record. At 55 years old, he accomplished this feat while guiding a group of Indian army officials at 4:00 AM local time on Tuesday.
Introduced to the world in 1994 with his first ascent, Kami has practically lived on Everest, climbing it almost every year since then. There have been occasions when he scaled it twice in one year, as seen recently in 2023 and 2024. His record continues to grow, with his closest competitor, Pasang Dawa, trailing with 29 summits.
Despite celebrating this achievement, Kami maintains a humble perspective, stating, "I am glad for the record, but records are eventually broken." He emphasizes that his climbs promote Nepal's global visibility and pride.
In addition to his climbing activities, Kami has shared glimpses of his life on Everest, including traditional Puja ceremonies, which symbolize a prayer for safe climbs. His record-breaking moment comes shortly after British mountaineer Kenton Cool completed his 19th summit, marking a competitive season where over 500 climbers successfully reached Everest's peak.
The popularity of Everest has surged, leading the Nepalese government to issue over 1,000 climbing permits this season. However, this influx has raised concerns regarding overcrowding and environmental harm, prompting new regulations such as the requirement for climbers to manage their waste.
Introduced to the world in 1994 with his first ascent, Kami has practically lived on Everest, climbing it almost every year since then. There have been occasions when he scaled it twice in one year, as seen recently in 2023 and 2024. His record continues to grow, with his closest competitor, Pasang Dawa, trailing with 29 summits.
Despite celebrating this achievement, Kami maintains a humble perspective, stating, "I am glad for the record, but records are eventually broken." He emphasizes that his climbs promote Nepal's global visibility and pride.
In addition to his climbing activities, Kami has shared glimpses of his life on Everest, including traditional Puja ceremonies, which symbolize a prayer for safe climbs. His record-breaking moment comes shortly after British mountaineer Kenton Cool completed his 19th summit, marking a competitive season where over 500 climbers successfully reached Everest's peak.
The popularity of Everest has surged, leading the Nepalese government to issue over 1,000 climbing permits this season. However, this influx has raised concerns regarding overcrowding and environmental harm, prompting new regulations such as the requirement for climbers to manage their waste.
