55-year-old Kami Rita Sherpa breaks his own record: climbing Mount Everest 31 times
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Kami Rita Sherpa has achieved a remarkable milestone by climbing Mount Everest for the 31st time at the age of 55. His climbing journey began in 1994, and he has gained nearly 90,000 feet by summiting Everest nearly every year since the 1990s, sometimes completing multiple climbs in a single season. While competitors like Pasang Dawa Sherpa with 29 summits and Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa with four summits in 15 days emerge, the question of who can surpass Rita's impressive record lingers amidst the uncertain climbing season.
Kami Rita Sherpa, at 55, broke his own record, summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time, showcasing an extraordinary dedication to mountaineering since 1994.
Climbing Everest nearly every year since the 1990s, sometimes completing two climbs in a single season, Kami Rita’s commitment to the peak is unmatched.
As of now, the nearest contender to Kami Rita's record is Pasang Dawa Sherpa, who summited Everest for the 29th time, showcasing impressive ambition.
Amidst emerging competitors like Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa, who summited four times in 15 days, it raises the question: will anyone catch up to Kami Rita?
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