The Sherpa has previously carried out more than 55 rescues, some very long operations, but said this was the “hardest in my life.” Ngima Tashi Sherpa carries a Malaysian climber from the death ...

Ngima Tashi Sherpa walks as he carries a Malaysian climber while rescuing him from the death zone above camp four at Everest, Nepal, May 18, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video.

Lakpa Rita Sherpa summitted Everest 17 times and was the first Nepali to climb the "Seven Summits." Now, from his Bothell home, he's started his own company.

Tenjen Lama Sherpa was one of the most storied mountain guides of his generation. Now, he and two of his brothers are dead, and their youngest brother must keep climbing to make a living.

Lhakpa Sherpa has summited Mount Everest a record-setting 10 times. But relatively few people know her most harrowing moments weren't on the mountain.

A Nepali sherpa guide scaled the summit of Mount Everest for a record 30th time on Wednesday, an official said, while two climbers went missing while descending from the world's tallest peak.

Ngima Sherpa has reached world's highest summit 24 times -- and is aiming for No. 25. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 71°F. Tuesday, July 8th 2025 Home Page. News.

Nepal Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the 29,032-foot summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, for a record 27th time on Wednesday.

Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, as he prepares to depart to ascend Mt. Everest for a record 31st time Sunday.