Nepali Duo Break Own Records on Everest Amid Overcrowding Concerns Two Nepali mountaineers have set a new standard for climbing Mount Everest by breaking their own records.
Kami Rita Sherpa, 32nd ascent, and Lhakpa Sherpa, 11th summit, are the latest examples of Nepal's rich mountaineering heritage.
Nepal's tourism department views these achievements as milestones in their country's mountaineering history. Himal Gautam, spokesman for the department, says they will inspire others to climb safely.