US EditionFamed Sherpa guide climbs Mount Everest for the record 31st time
- On May 27, 2025, Kami Rita Sherpa, a 55-year-old climber from Nepal, set a new record by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st occasion while leading an Indian army expedition along the southeast ridge.
- Kami Rita made his first Everest summit in 1994 during a commercial climb and has returned nearly every year afterward to lead expeditions to the peak.
- At 55 years old, Sherpa reached the 8,849-meter summit himself while serving as the leader responsible for escorting the final group of climbers from the 22-member Indian army team to the top.
- Seven Summit Treks praised Kami Rita Sherpa for reaching the summit of Everest 31 times, setting a new record for the most ascents completed by any climber in history.
- Speaking after his 29th and 30th Everest summits, Sherpa explained that he approached the climbs as part of his job rather than attempting to set records, adding that while he appreciates the achievement, records are meant to be surpassed, highlighting Nepal’s rising prominence in mountaineering.
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Nepal’s Everest Man Kami Rita Makes Historic 31st Ascent
Meet Kami Rita Sherpa, the “Everest Man,” who just smashed his own record by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time. Yes, 31 times!At 55, Kami Rita reached the 8,894-meter summit early Tuesday, guiding a team of Indian army officials. “He’s not just a national hero,” said Seven Summit Treks, “he’s Everest’s global symbol.” Since his first climb in 1994, Kami Rita has been back almost every year—sometimes twice—like in 2023 and 2024. Who Is Hi…
Mountain Guides Break Their Own Record: for the 31st Time on Mount Everest
He is the "Everest Man" and has already been a record holder when it comes to climbing the highest mountain in the world. Now he has broken his own record: Kami Rita Sherpa was on Mount Everest for the 31st time.
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