Almost there: Nima Rinji at the peak of Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world. With 13 of the world’s highest peaks already behind him, he is now just one summit away from becoming the youngest person ever to conquer all 14 mountains towering above 8,000m. — AFP
AT just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa (pic) is on the brink of a remarkable achievement.
With 13 of the world’s highest peaks already behind him, he is now one summit away from becoming the youngest person to conquer all 14 mountains towering above 8,000m.
