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Kami Rita Sherpa Aka Everest Man Gets Heroic Welcome After 30th Summit Of Mount Everest

Kami Rita Sherpa, also known as the ''Everest Man,'' is arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, from the Everest region, setting the record for the highest number of ascents by a single person on May 24, 2024. The 54-year-old Sherpa climber has been scaling mountains for over two decades. His mountaineering journey is beginning in 1992 when he joins an expedition to Everest as a support staff member. Since then, Kami Rita is fearlessly embarking on numerous expeditions, summiting Everest multiple times. His achievements are extending beyond Everest, as he is also conquering other formidable peaks, including K2, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Manaslu. On Tuesday, Kami Rita is also leading a team of climbers to the top of the world's tallest peak. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11268757
Date Taken	24 May 2024
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Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Sports
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Kami Rita Sherpa Everest Man Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu Everest region record highest number of ascends single person 24 May 2024 54 years old Sherpa climber scaling mountains over two decades mountaineering journey 1992 expedition support staff fearlessly numerous expeditions summiting Everest achievements formidable peaks K2 Cho Oyu Lhotse Manaslu Tuesday led team climbers world's tallest peak Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.