Sherpa Kami Rita Climbs Mount Everest for Record 31st Time
Nepalese Sherpa guide Kami Rita, 55, has once again broken his own record by successfully summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time. He reached the 8,849-meter peak early Tuesday under stable weather conditions. This remarkable feat, confirmed by expedition organizers Seven Summit Treks, further cements his legendary status in mountaineering history and showcases incredible human endurance.
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Kami Rita holds the world record for most Everest summits (31), far surpassing other Sherpas and foreigners. The next closest is Pasang Dawa Sherpa with 29 ascents. Most climbers never reach this number, highlighting Rita’s unique endurance and dedication to high-altitude guiding.
Sherpas are essential for Everest expeditions, providing vital support, route fixing, and safety. Their expertise in high-altitude conditions enables climbers worldwide to attempt the summit, making them indispensable to the success and safety of most Everest climbs.
Kami Rita’s record has inspired pride and set a benchmark in Nepal’s mountaineering community. It highlights the importance of Sherpa guides and boosts Nepal’s reputation as a global mountaineering hub, encouraging more climbers and support for local guides.
Everest expeditions face extreme altitude, harsh weather, avalanches, and thin air. Repeated summits require exceptional resilience and acclimatization. Kami Rita’s ability to summit 31 times showcases remarkable skill, endurance, and adaptability to these life-threatening conditions.