Record holder!! The legendary climber Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa has ascended Mt. Everest 31 times, setting a world record for most ascents on the world’s highest peak. He broke his own record by summiting Everest on Tuesday, May 27.
Kami Rita Sherpa, renowned as the “Everest Man,” achieved his 31st successful ascent of Mount Everest on May 27, 2025, at approximately 4:00 AM, Tuesday, Nepal Time (23:15 GMT Monday). This remarkable feat further extends his own world record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak.
During this expedition, Kami Rita led a 22-member Indian Army team, accompanied by 27 other Sherpas, via the traditional southeast ridge route. At 55 years old, he continues to exemplify exceptional endurance and leadership in high-altitude mountaineering.
The Everest Man: Kami Rita Sherpa
Kami Rita, who has earned the nickname “The Everest Man,” belongs to the ethnic community of the Sherpa. In past interviews, he stated that he had never set out to break records but has been “just working” all these years.
Kami Rita 30th time expedition
“Kami Rita has successfully scaled the summit at 7:49 AM on Wednesday (May 22nd) morning for the second time that month. The Everest Man 29th climb was on at 7:25 Am on May 12th. Now he has made a new record for the 30th summit of Mount Everest (8849m),” his expedition organizers told the news. They told the news agencies that the now 54-year-old climbing guide achieved this feat while leading a group of climbers to the Mountain’s summit.
When was Kami Rita Born
Kami Rita was born on January 2nd, 1972; he developed his passion for climbing from a young age and has been scaling mountains for over two decades. A native of Thame village in Solukhumbu, Nepal, he works as a senior guide at 14 Peaks Expedition. He has dedicated his life to mountaineering, becoming identical to the world’s highest peaks.
Last year, Kami Rita climbed Everest twice, reclaiming his record after another guide, Pasang Dawa Sherpa, matched his record of ascents. He stood at the top of the world for the 28th time in the spring last year.
His mountaineering journey began in 1994 when he joined an excursion to Everest as a support staff member. Since then, Kami Rita has courageously been on numerous expeditions and has climbed Everest multiple times. His accomplishments have spread beyond Everest, as he has climbed Mount K2, the World’s second-highest peak, over 8,000 meters. Similarly, he has ascended other mountains, such as Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Manasalu, which are also above 8000 meters.
