Overview

• Nima Rinji Sherpa, at 18, has become the youngest person to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks, each over 8,000 meters.
• The final peak in his journey was Shisha Pangma in Tibet, which he summited on October 9, 2024.
• This achievement is seen as a tribute to the Sherpa community, historically known for supporting climbers in the Himalayas.
• Sherpa began his high-altitude climbing career at 16, with his first major ascent being Mount Manaslu in 2022.
• His accomplishment surpasses the previous record set by Mingma Gyabu Sherpa, who completed the challenge at age 30 in 2019.