Nima Rinji Sherpa (Nepali Mountaineer) Biography

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Profession	Mountaineer from Nepal known for climbing high peaks including Mount Everest and K2 at a young age.

Qualifications	Passed class 10 examination prior to beginning his climbing career.

Hometown	Kathmandu
Hobby	Photography

Marital Status	Unmarried

Father	Tashi Lakpa Sherpa
Mother	Leema Sherpa
Siblings	Sonam Sherpa, Cherry Sherpa
Other Relatives	Kami Rita Sherpa (Uncle) Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (Uncle)

Highlights	Started his climbing journey at 16 with Mt Manaslu. Scaled Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in May 2023 in just 10 hours. Became the youngest to climb Nanga Parbat in June 2023. Climbed five major 8000-meter mountains in one month in July 2023. Climbed nine peaks above 8000 meters in 2023 alone. Achieved his first 8000er summit without supplemental oxygen on Mt Annapurna I in April 2024. On 30 September 2024, he became the youngest climber to summit all 14 of the world's 8000-meter peaks.
Vision	Aims to prove that Sherpas can be top-tier athletes and adventurers, changing the narrative around their capabilities.

Highlights

Started his climbing journey at 16 with Mt Manaslu.
Scaled Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in May 2023 in just 10 hours.
Became the youngest to climb Nanga Parbat in June 2023.
Climbed five major 8000-meter mountains in one month in July 2023.
Climbed nine peaks above 8000 meters in 2023 alone.
Achieved his first 8000er summit without supplemental oxygen on Mt Annapurna I in April 2024.
On 30 September 2024, he became the youngest climber to summit all 14 of the world's 8000-meter peaks.

Vision

Aims to prove that Sherpas can be top-tier athletes and adventurers, changing the narrative around their capabilities.

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/nimasherpa_official/

1. Had aspirations of becoming a footballer in his childhood.
2. Comes from a family of record-holding mountaineers.
3. Initially interested in mountain photography before pursuing mountaineering.
4. Desires to reshape global perceptions of the Sherpa community through his achievements.