Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.

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he said. Around the same time, Raj Bikram, CEO of Airlift Nepal, was in touch with the Khumbu municipality for 3D-mapping Mount Everest using drones when the region’s mayor asked how much weight ...

Kami Rita, a renowned mountain guide, is set to embark on his 31st Mount Everest expedition, potentially reaching a record-breaking 32 ascents. He departed for the mountain to guide climbers during ...

“I am in my top physical condition right now.” He holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest at 30 times. In May last year, he climbed the peak twice. “My first ...

Veteran Sherpa guide Kami Rita is aiming to scale Mount Everest for a record 31st time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.

Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 29,032ft summit during the spring climbing season. “I am mentally, emotionally ...