Kami Rita Sherpa

Mountain Climber

Nepali Thame village, Namche VDC, Solu-Khumbu region, Nepal

Quick Info

ProfessionMountain Climber
NationalityNepali
Date of Birth17/01/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceThame village, Namche VDC, Solu-Khumbu region, Nepal

Latest News about Kami Rita Sherpa

27/05/2025

Kami Rita Sherpa summited Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own previous record and establishing a new Guinness World Record. The 55-year-old Nepali Sherpa guide reached the summit at around 4 a.m. while leading a group of 22 mountaineers from the Indian army along with 27 other Sherpas, further cementing his status as a global symbol of Everest mountaineering.

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Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of Birth17/01/1970
Age (as of 2023)53 Years
BirthplaceThame village, Namche VDC, Solu-Khumbu region, Nepal
Zodiac signCapricorn
NationalityNepali
HometownNamche VDC, Solu-Khumbu region
Schools
  • Thame Primary School, Kumjung (Till 3rd standard)
  • Thame Dechen Chokhorling monastery
College/UniversityDid not attend
ReligionBuddhism
EthnicityTibetan

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherMingma Tshering Sherpa (Retired Mountaineer)
MotherPasang Diki
Siblings
  • One (Lhakpa/Lakpa Rita, Mountaineer)
  • Six
SpouseLakpa Jangmu
ChildrenHe has a daughter and a son named Lhakpa Sherpa.

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Appreciation Letter by Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA) in 1994
  • Token of Appreciation by Rukmangad Katwal Trust in 2017
  • Incredible Mountaineer Award by Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund in 2018
  • Tenzing-Hillary Mountaineering Award in 2018
  • The Brand Personality Award by Asia Pacific Brands Foundation in 2018
  • Certificate of Felicitation by Tourism Entrepreneurs Association Nepal in 2018
  • Vibhushan certificate by the Government of Nepal in 2019
  • Appreciation Letter by Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) in 2019
  • Appreciation Letter by Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) in 2019
  • Plaque of Honour by Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal in 2019
  • Appreciation Letter by Province 1 in Nepal by 2019
  • Vajra World Records for climbing Mount Everest 24 times in 2019
  • Goodwill Ambassador for Nepali Mountain Academy in 2020
  • Brand Ambassador of Visit Nepal 2020
  • International Sagarmatha (Everest) Award in 2021
  • Appreciation Letter by New York State Assembly in 2021
  • Appreciation Letter by Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited in 2021
  • Appreciation Letter by Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality in 2022
  • Certificate of COAS Commendation Badge in 2022
  • Appreciation Letter by Expedition Operator's Association Nepal in 2022
  • Certificate of Rope Fixing in 2022
  • Guinness World Record for climbing Mount Everest 28th time on 23 May 2023
  • Guinness World Record for maximum climbs over 8000-metre peaks (39 times) between 13 May 1994 and 7 May 2022
  • Guinness World Record for climbing Mount Everest 31 times as of 27 May 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kami Rita is a renowned Nepali mountain climber with a record 28 ascents of Mount Everest, the most by any person.
2. While contemplating becoming a monk at Thame Dechen Chokhorling monastery, Kami Rita later pursued a career in local tourism.
3. Starting as a porter, he evolved into a skilled climbing guide after transporting supplies up the mountains.
4. At the age of twelve, Kami Rita transported goods to Everest Base Camp, and in 1992, he assisted a cook at the camp.
5. He made his first Everest summit on 13 May 1994 and has summited Everest 28 times, setting a remarkable record.
6. Kami Rita has climbed other peaks like Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, K2, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse, displaying his mountaineering prowess.
7. After working with Alpine Ascents International, he joined Seven Summit Treks in 2018 and has served as a brand ambassador for various companies.
8. He has been critical of the Nepalese government for not adequately supporting Sherpas in their endeavors.
9. Kami Rita carries a Buddhist locket with prayers and chants by Lama (Rinpoche) around his neck.
10. His name, Kami Rita, has a unique story behind it, linked to his elder brother's passing and traditional beliefs.
11. In interviews, Kami Rita has expressed his commitment to never retiring from mountain climbing as long as his body permits.
12. He has authored a concise ebook titled 'How to Climb Everest' sharing his experiences and insights.
13. Kami Rita is a renowned Nepali mountain climber with a record 31 ascents of Mount Everest, the most by any person.
14. He made his first Everest summit on 13 May 1994 and has summited Everest 31 times, setting a remarkable record.
15. He has summited Mount Everest twice within the same season multiple times, including in May 2024 when he reached the summit on 12 May and 22 May.
16. Kami Rita first summited Everest in 1994 at age 24 and has climbed the mountain nearly every year since then, missing only a handful of years when Everest was closed.
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