Nepali Climber Makes Record, Climbs Mount Everest For 27th Time

Kami Rita Sherpa had held the title since 2018, when he ascended Everest for the 22nd time, passing the previous mark he shared with two other Sherpa climbers, both of whom have since retired. Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 27th time on Wednesday, reclaiming the record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain. He successfully reached the summit this morning guiding a Vietnamese climber, Mingma Sherpa of Seven Summit Treks, his expedition organiser, told AFP. The 53-year-old had held the title since 2018, when he ascended Everest for the 22nd time, passing the previous mark he shared with two other Sherpa climbers, both of whom have since retired.