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Nepali Sherpa Scales Everest for 28th Time as Death Toll Rises to 11

May 23, 2023
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KATHMANDU—A Nepali sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest for a record 28th time on Tuesday, an official said, completing his second ascent in just a week, as the toll in this year’s climbing season rose to 11. Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, reached the 8,849-metre (29,032-feet) summit by the traditional southeast ridge route, said Nepali…

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Bad Dream Stopped Everest Guide From Climbing Peak 26th Time

May 25, 2021
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KATHMANDU, Nepal—A record-holding Sherpa climber halted his attempt to scale Mount Everest for a 26th time because of a bad dream but plans to try again next year. Kami Rita already reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain for a record 25th time earlier this month but stopped his most recent climb more than…

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