Kami Rita Sherpa has begun his latest expedition to Mount Everest, where he will attempt to break his own world record with a 32nd successful summit of the mountain.
Kami Rita already holds the record for the highest number of Everest summits in history, with 31 ascents completed between 1994 and 2025. A successful summit this season would further extend a record that is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in high-altitude mountaineering.
Over more than three decades in the Himalaya, Kami Rita Sherpa has become the most experienced climber in 8000m mountaineering. Beyond Everest, he also holds the record for the most ascents of 8000ers with 42, including K2 in Pakistan.
“Kami Rita’s experience and longevity on Everest is unrivalled,” said Oliver Browne, founder of True Summit Adventures. “To continue operating at that level, year after year, in such a demanding environment is extraordinary.”
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