Nepalese Teen Breaks Record for Youngest Mountaineer to Summit Earth’s Highest Peaks

Nima Rinji Sherpa celebrates at the summit of Mount Shishapangma

In a remarkable achievement, Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old from Nepal, has set a new world record as the youngest mountaineer to conquer all 14 of Earth’s highest peaks, known as “eight-thousanders.” He reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma in Tibet at approximately 06:05 local time on Wednesday, solidifying his place among a select few […]