Kami Rita Sherpa made a world record by conquering Mount Everest for the 28th time

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  • Kami Rita Sherpa, a renowned climber from Nepal, has once again etched his name in the annals of history with an enormous display of his mountaineering prowess.
  • The 53-year-old Sherpa has accomplished an astounding 28 successful ascents of the formidable Mt. Everest, breaking his own previous record.
  • The spring 2023 climbing season for Sherpa has proven to be nothing less than monumental. On May 17, only a few days before his record-breaking ascent, he had already ascended Everest for the 27th time, laying the foundation for his remarkable accomplishment.
  • The Seven Summit Trek, organised by Chhang Dawa Sherpa, served as the platform for this awe-inspiring endeavour, highlighting Kami Rita Sherpa’s unparalleled skill and unwavering determination.
  • The Sherpa set a new record by completing his second ascent in just one week.
  • Sherpa, who lives in Solukhumbu district of eastern Nepal, is fond of mountaineering. On May 13, 1994, Sherpa conquered Everest for the first time.
  • Apart from scaling Everest, guides have also climbed Mount K2, Mount Lhotse, Mount Manaslu and Mount Cho Oyu, all these peaks are located at an altitude of 8000 meters or more above sea level.

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