Sunday, February 16, 2025

18-Year-Old Nepali Climber Conquers World’s 14 Highest Summits

Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepali mountaineer, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. This remarkable feat was achieved when Sherpa reached the summit of Tibet’s 8,027-meter-high Shisha Pangma.

Sherpa’s father, Tashi Sherpa, expressed pride and confidence in his son’s abilities, stating, “He reached the summit this morning. He had trained well, and I was confident he would do it.”

This incredible achievement is a testament to Sherpa’s strength, resilience, and passion for mountaineering. He comes from a family of record-holding mountaineers and began high-altitude climbing at 16.

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Sherpa’s accomplishment breaks the previous record held by Mingma Gyabu ‘David’ Sherpa, who achieved the feat at 30. Nima Nuru Sherpa, president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, hailed Sherpa’s success as “a proud moment for our country,” noting that it “has given a message that nothing is impossible if you have strong determination.”
Nepali climbers, particularly ethnic Sherpas, are renowned for their expertise and play a vital role in the Himalayan climbing industry.

Would you like to know more about Nima Rinji Sherpa’s journey or the challenges of climbing the world’s highest peaks?

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