Nepali Everest Man breaks own record with 31st summit

FILE PHOTO: Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, a Nepali mountaineer, waves towards the media personnel upon his arrival after climbing Mount Everest for the 28th time, creating a new record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain, in Kathmandu, Nepal May 25, 2023. - Reuters

KATHMANDU: A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday (May 27), more than three decades after his first summit.

"Massive congratulations to the legendary Kami Rita Sherpa on his 31st successful ascent of Everest - the highest number of ascents by anyone in history," said a statement from expedition organisers, Seven Summit Treks.