Summary:

On May 17, 2026, two Nepali mountaineers made historic ascents of Mount Everest. Kami Rita Sherpa set a new record by completing his 32nd summit of the world's highest peak. Meanwhile, Lhakpa Sherpa became the first woman to reach the Everest summit 11 times.

Key Points:

• Kami Rita Sherpa, aged 55, reached Everest summit at 10:12 am local time, marking his 32nd climb.
• He plans to retire from Everest climbing after 2026 but will continue trekking.
• Kami Rita has also climbed other major peaks multiple times and holds several Guinness World Records.
• Lhakpa Sherpa, aged 53, summited Everest at 9:30 am, becoming the first woman with 11 ascents.
• Lhakpa lives in Connecticut, works as a dishwasher, and climbs to empower women and inspire youth.
• Both climbers' achievements highlight Nepal's strong legacy in high-altitude mountaineering.

Archive: https://archive.is/9nG4c