The record holder for the highest number of ascents of Mount Everest, Kami Rita Sherpa, touched another milestone as he broke his own record by climbing the world’s tallest peak for the 32nd time on Sunday.
Kami Rita Sherpa Breaks His Own Record
The 55-year-old veteran Nepali mountaineer successfully reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at 10.12 am (Nepal time) during the Spring 2026 mountaineering season. Confirming the same, Nepal’s Department of Tourism said in a statement on Sunday that, based on information received from the department’s field office at Everest Base Camp, the summit was completed while leading an adventure organised by 14 Peaks Expedition.
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His closest competitor, Pasang Dawa Sherpa, has reached the summit of the world’s tallest peak 29 times, and these two have been competing to achieve the highest number of Everest ascents. Expedition organiser 14 Peaks Expedition also confirmed Kami Rita’s ascent to the summit of Mount Everest in a Facebook post. “Congratulations to the legendary Kami Rita Sherpa @kamiritasherpa on achieving an incredible 32nd successful ascent of Mount Everest today at 10:12 a.m. on May 17, 2026,” they wrote.
Who Is Kami Rita Sherpa?
Kami Rita Sherpa is a legendary mountaineer from Nepal. Known worldwide as the “Everest Man”, Kami Rita has managed to redefine human strength, courage, and dedication. He holds the world record for the most successful summits of Mount Everest with his 32nd climb. Since his first ascent in 1994, he has inspired many through his exceptional passion for the mountains and his extraordinary contribution to Himalayan mountaineering.
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Born on January 17, 1970, in Thame, Solukhumbu District, Nepal, Kami Rita has been working as a high-altitude mountain guide on Everest for years. He is currently employed as a mountain guide on Mount Everest under Climbing Permit No. 70 granted by the Department of Tourism. Apart from being a celebrated mountaineer, Kami Rita is also an activist for environmental sustainability and has launched several initiatives to help preserve Mount Everest and the Himalayan region.
Recognising the alarming effects of climate change on the Himalayan mountains, Kami Rita has also been actively promoting awareness about melting glaciers and their impact on local ecosystems and communities.
Well, we wish Kami Rita Sherpa our heartiest congratulations for the record.
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/Kamiritasherpa
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How many times did Kami Rita Sherpa climb Mount Everest?
Legendary Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has successfully climbed Mount Everest 32 times.
Who is the fastest climber of Mount Everest?
The fastest ascent of Mount Everest from Base Camp with supplemental oxygen is 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 46 seconds, set by Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa on May 26, 2003, via the South Side.
Who is the most successful Sherpa?
Kami Rita is a Nepali Sherpa guide who holds the record for most ascents to the summit of Mount Everest.