Overview

• Nima Rinji Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma in China, completing his record-breaking climbs of all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters.
• The previous record for the youngest climber to achieve this feat was held by a 30-year-old Sherpa, Mingma Gyabu 'David' Sherpa, in 2019.
• Sherpa comes from a renowned family in the mountaineering community, which operates the leading Seven Summits Treks company in Nepal.
• His accomplishment is seen as a tribute to Sherpas, encouraging the younger generation to rise above traditional roles as support climbers.
• The achievement was celebrated by cheering crowds in Kathmandu, with Nepal's Tourism Minister and fellow climbers welcoming him home.