Kenton Cool Sets Non-Sherpa Record with 19th Everest Ascent
- British mountain guide Kenton Cool climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time on Sunday, setting a record for a non-Sherpa climber.
- Cool’s frequent climbs since 2004 were interrupted by canceled seasons in 2014 due to a deadly avalanche and in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Cool’s expedition, equipped by Himalayan Guides Nepal, joined many climbers attempting Everest during the popular spring season before monsoon weather ends the climb this month.
- According to a representative from Himalayan Guides Nepal, Kenton Cool was reported to be in good condition and descending from the summit at 11 a.m. Nepal time after reaching the 8,849-meter peak.
- Cool’s new record highlights the dominance of Nepali Sherpa climbers like Kami Rita, who holds the overall Everest record with 30 summits and is currently on the mountain attempting his 31st ascent.
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