Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day.

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.

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