A Nepali teenager has set a new world record as the youngest climber to summit the 14 highest peaks on Earth. At just 18 years old, Nima Rinji Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma in Tibet around 06:05 local time on Wednesday. This achievement places him among the few individuals acknowledged by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) for scaling all of the world’s “eight-thousanders” — peaks exceeding 8,000 meters above sea level. Embarking on his high-altitude climbing journey at the age of 16, Sherpa completed all 14 peaks in an impressive 740 days. Coming from a family renowned for their mountaineering prowess, Sherpa’s achievements resonate deeply within Nepal’s mountaineering community.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 09, 2024 15:49 UTC