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In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight

The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Sherpas Are Risking It All On Everest While Tourists Order Espresso At Basecamp, Let’s Talk About That

Gorilla trekking and Everest summits are bucket list moments. And for a fee, you can get there comfortably, on the back of an underpaid local. Just because you can, does that mean you should? Read the full article to join the debate on the ethics behind luxury adventure tourism.

Bored Panda · Sep 1

Guide Kenton Cool scales Everest for the 20th time and says not ready to quit yet

British mountain guide Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 20th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa guide

The Independent UK · May 24

Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ Kami Rita Sherpa breaks his own record, scales Mount Everest for record 32nd time

Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa achieved her 11th ascent, extending her record for most climbs by a woman. These achievements highlight Nepal's rich mountaineering history amidst a busy climbing season.

The Times of India · May 17

Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 32nd time, beats own record

Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record, achieving his 32nd ascent of Mount Everest on Sunday. The veteran climber reached the summit at 10:12 am, further solidifying his legendary status in mountaineering. Meanwhile, Lhakpa Sherpa, the "Mountain Queen," also broke her own record with her 11th successful Everest…

The Economic Times · May 17

AP PHOTOS: Hundreds scale Mount Everest in a weather-hit climbing season

Hundreds of climbers and their Sherpa guides scaled Mount Everest this month in Nepal, struggling against harsh weather to make it to the summit of the world's highest mountain before the climbing season finishes at the end of May.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

As the Everest summit window draws to a close, records are smashed while others suffer bitter disappointment

Revered mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa makes his 31st summit, while 29-year-old Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa summits four times in just 15 days

Advnture · May 27, 2025

Nepali breaks world record with 31st summit of Mount Everest

Kami Rita, a 55-year-old Sherpa known as “Everest Man”, first climbed the world’s highest mountain in 1994.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Nepali 'Everest Man' Breaks Own Record With 31st summit

A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more than three decades after his first summit.

International Business Times · May 27, 2025

Nepalis Fear More Floods As Climate Change Melts Glaciers

Mingma Rita Sherpa was not home when the muddy torrent roared into his village in Nepal without warning, but when he returned, he did not recognise his once beautiful settlement.

International Business Times · Oct 5, 2024