New Delhi : Climbing Mount Everest even once is a dream that many mountaineers spend years preparing for. But for Nepal’s Kami Rita Sherpa, the world’s tallest peak has become a part of his life story. In May 2026, the veteran Sherpa guide reached the summit of Everest for the 32nd time, extending his own world record and achieve something no other climber has ever done.
Kami Rita first climbed Everest in 1994. Since then, he has returned to the mountain almost every year, guiding climbers through dangerous icefall, freezing temperatures, and thin mountain air. What makes his achievement remarkable is not just the number itself, but the consistency behind it. For more than three decades, he has continued to take on one of the toughest challenges on Earth.
Born in Thame, a village in Nepal’s Solukhumbu region, Kami Rita grew up close to the Himalayas. Mountaineering was deeply connected to the lives of people in his community, and he followed the path of many Sherpas who or in high altitude expeditions. Over the years, his experience and calm nature earned him immense respect among climbers from around the world.
At 56, Kami Rita still continues to climb with the same determination that marked his early years. His latest ascent once again highlighted the important role Sherpa climbers play on Everest. While international climbers often receive attention for reaching the summit, it is Sherpa guides who carry supplies, fix ropes, and help make these expeditions possible.
Despite setting records, Kami Rita has always remained humble. He has often said that climbing Everest is simply part of his work and life. Yet his journey has gone far beyond that. Through years of dedication and endurance, he has become a symbol of Nepal’s mountaineering spirit and an inspiration for adventure lovers across the world.
For many, Everest is the ultimate challenge. For Kami Rita Sherpa, it became a lifelong commitment — one that has now created history 32 times over.
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