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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa (center) poses for a photo alongside his relative upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa carries his son as he walks out of the Domestic Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives a heroic welcome upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa (center) kisses his son upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives a heroic welcome upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives a heroic welcome upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives a heroic welcome upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives a heroic welcome upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa carries his son as he walks out of the Domestic Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025, after becoming the first climber to summit Mount Everest four times in 15 days. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23, making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stands atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he has reached the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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27 May 2025

Nepal's record-holding Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa (left) and Bangladeshi climber Shakil (right), who climb Everest in 45 days, wave at the media upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 27, 2025. Tashi rewrites history by summiting Everest a record four times within 15 days. The 29-year-old Sherpa from Phortse, Solukhumbu, creates history in mountain climbing on May 23 by making his fourth successful ascent of Mount Everest in just 15 days. Tashi is also a member of the rope-fixing team from the 8K Expedition this year, who stand atop Everest on May 9, opening ways for other climbers to reach the summit. Tashi Gyalzen reaches the summit point at around 3:13 AM for the fourth time on May 23. The Sherpa climber this season climbs the world's highest peak on May 9, 14, 19, and 23. In 2019, he stands on Everest's summit for the first time. Since then, he reaches the peak three times from the Nepal side and once from the Tibetan side.

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20 May 2025

A bronze statue of Sir Edmund Hillary (right) is installed at the Everest Basecamp Trailhead in Jiri, Dolakha District, Nepal, in May 2025. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are renowned for being the first confirmed individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 29, 1953. Hillary, a New Zealander, and Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa, achieve this feat as part of a British expedition led by John Hunt. Their achievement is celebrated as a landmark moment in mountaineering history, and their friendship becomes a symbol of teamwork and perseverance.

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20 May 2025

A bronze statue of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa (left) and Sir Edmund Hillary (right) is installed at the Everest Basecamp Trailhead in Jiri, Dolakha District, Nepal, on May 2025. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are renowned for being the first confirmed individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 29, 1953. Hillary, a New Zealander, and Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa, achieve this feat as part of a British expedition led by John Hunt. Their achievement is celebrated as a landmark moment in mountaineering history, and their friendship becomes a symbol of teamwork and perseverance.

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20 May 2025

A bronze statue of Sir Edmund Hillary is installed at the Everest Basecamp Trailhead in Jiri, Dolakha District, Nepal, in May 2025. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are renowned for being the first confirmed individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 29, 1953. Hillary, a New Zealander, and Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa, achieve this feat as part of a British expedition led by John Hunt. Their achievement is celebrated as a landmark moment in mountaineering history, and their friendship becomes a symbol of teamwork and perseverance.

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20 May 2025

A bronze statue of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa is installed at the Everest Basecamp Trailhead in Jiri, Dolakha District, Nepal, in May 2025. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are renowned for being the first confirmed individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 29, 1953. Hillary, a New Zealander, and Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa, achieve this feat as part of a British expedition led by John Hunt. Their achievement is celebrated as a landmark moment in mountaineering history, and their friendship becomes a symbol of teamwork and perseverance.

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16 December 2024

Mount Kangchenjunga is seen from Siliguri, India, on December 16, 2024. Kangchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain at 8,169 feet after Mount Everest and K2.

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16 December 2024

Mount Kangchenjunga is seen from Siliguri, India, on December 16, 2024. Kangchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain at 8,169 feet after Mount Everest and K2.

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