Kami Rita Sherpa conquers Mt. Everest for 29th time, beats his own record; Check pictures here
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Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 29th time, beats his own record; Check pictures here

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Nepal's legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world's highest peak for the 29th time.

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Nepal's legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world's highest peak for the 29th time. The 54-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 7:25 am local time on Sunday, according to Rakesh Gurung, director at the Tourism Department in the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
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Nepal's legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world's highest peak for the 29th time. The 54-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 7:25 am local time on Sunday, according to Rakesh Gurung, director at the Tourism Department in the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. (Image: ANI)

The expedition was organised by the Seven Summit Treks and had 20 climbers. They scaled Everest on Sunday morning, said Thani Guragain, a senior staff at the Seven Summit Treks. At least 20 climbers from Seven Summit Treks including Kami made a successful ascent of Mt. Everest Sunday morning, Seven Summit Treks said, issuing a statement. The climbing members were from countries including the USA, Canada and Kazakhstan besides thirteen climbers from Nepal.
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The expedition was organised by the Seven Summit Treks and had 20 climbers. They scaled Everest on Sunday morning, said Thani Guragain, a senior staff at the Seven Summit Treks. At least 20 climbers from Seven Summit Treks including Kami made a successful ascent of Mt. Everest Sunday morning, Seven Summit Treks said, issuing a statement. The climbing members were from countries including the USA, Canada and Kazakhstan besides thirteen climbers from Nepal. (Image: Twitter)

Kami had climbed Everest for the first time in 1994. Last year, he made two successful attempts to scale Everest for the 27th and 28th times in the same season.This way, he became the person who climbed Everest for the highest number of times. Last year, Pasand Dawa Sherpa of Solukhumbu completed his 27th summit of Everest, but he remains uncertain about attempting the climb this season, according to Republica newspaper.
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Kami had climbed Everest for the first time in 1994. Last year, he made two successful attempts to scale Everest for the 27th and 28th times in the same season. This way, he became the person who climbed Everest for the highest number of times. Last year, Pasand Dawa Sherpa of Solukhumbu completed his 27th summit of Everest, but he remains uncertain about attempting the climb this season, according to Republica newspaper. (Image: Reuters)

Kami, a senior mountain guide at Seven Summit Treks, was born on January 17, 1970.Kami's mountaineering journey began in 1992 when he joined an expedition to Everest as a supporting staff.
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Kami, a senior mountain guide at Seven Summit Treks, was born on January 17, 1970.Kami's mountaineering journey began in 1992 when he joined an expedition to Everest as a supporting staff. (Image: kamiritasherpa Instagram)

As the rope fixing job has been completed, Mt. Everest is now open for mountaineers from both Nepal and foreign countries to climb, said Chun Bahadur Tamang, an official at the Mountaineering Section of the Department of Tourism, issuing a notice Friday night. The rope-fixing work started Friday morning and concluded at night.Altogether 414 climbers from 41 expeditions have acquired permission to scale Everest in this season.
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As the rope fixing job has been completed, Mt. Everest is now open for mountaineers from both Nepal and foreign countries to climb, said Chun Bahadur Tamang, an official at the Mountaineering Section of the Department of Tourism, issuing a notice Friday night. The rope-fixing work started Friday morning and concluded at night. Altogether 414 climbers from 41 expeditions have acquired permission to scale Everest in this season. (Image: kamiritasherpa Instagram)

is one of many Sherpa guides whose expertise and skills are vital to the safety and success each year of foreign climbers who seek to stand on top of the mountain.His father was among the first Sherpa guides. In addition to his Everest climbs, Kami Rita has scaled several other peaks that are among the world’s highest, including K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu and Lhotse.
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Kami Rita is one of many Sherpa guides whose expertise and skills are vital to the safety and success each year of foreign climbers who seek to stand on top of the mountain. His father was among the first Sherpa guides. In addition to his Everest climbs, Kami Rita has scaled several other peaks that are among the world’s highest, including K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu and Lhotse. (Image: kamiritasherpa Instagram)

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