Two Nepali climbers have broken their own records on Mount Everest. Kami Rita Sherpa, known as the 'Everest Man,' scaled the world's tallest peak for the 32nd time while guiding clients from 14 Peaks Expedition. On the same day, Lakpa Sherpa, dubbed the 'Mountain Queen,' completed her 11th ascent of Everest.
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Two Nepali climbers broke their own records on Mount Everest this week. Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit for the 32nd time and Lakpa Sherpa completed her 11th ascent.
- Kami Rita Sherpa, known as 'Everest Man,' sets new record with 32 summits
- Lakpa Sherpa, called 'Mountain Queen,' achieves 11 ascents, most by a woman
- Record number of permits issued for this climbing season
- Safety concerns raised about potential overcrowding on Everest
The record-breaking climbs occurred during a particularly busy climbing season. Nepal's tourism department issued a record number of permits this year to aspiring Everest climbers. According to BBC, nearly 500 foreign climbers received permits, while Reuters and Al Jazeera both reported the exact figure as 492.
The successful ascents have drawn praise from officials in Nepal. The tourism department congratulated both climbers for their 'historic achievement,' according to BBC. Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah also celebrated the accomplishment, stating that such success requires 'unwavering courage' and dedication.
The high number of permits has raised safety concerns about potential overcrowding on Everest. Some climbers have expressed worries about traffic jams on the mountain due to delays caused by a large, dangerous chunk of glacier blocking the route from Base Camp in Nepal, as reported by BBC. Despite these concerns, Kami Rita Sherpa downplayed his record-breaking climb, telling Al Jazeera that he was 'just working' and didn't plan on setting records.
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