The Nepali climber's summit of Pakistan's Gasherbrum II (8,035 metres) last month completed his unprecedented double ascent of the eight-thousanders -- as the 14 peaks are collectively known. By 2019, he had double summits on half of the 14 peaks, and a foreign climber suggested he try to complete the set. - Everest x 7 -Long in the shadows as supporters of their paying foreign customers -- it costs more than US$45,000 to climb Everest -- Nepali mountaineers are slowly being recognised in their own right. In recent years, several films have helped shine a light on the key role of Nepali climbers, including "Sherpa" which was released in 2015, and more recently "14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible". Sherpa has climbed Everest seven times and has triple ascents on another four of the 14 peaks.

Source: Bangkok Post September 14, 2022 21:35 UTC