Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ has surpassed his own record by scaling the summit for the 29th time. Kami Rita, a highly skilled climbing guide, reached the Earth’s highest peak early Sunday morning, as confirmed by expedition organizers.
Reportedly, Rita is in good health and descending to lower camps. The weather conditions during his climb were reported to be favorable.
“Back again for the 29th summit to the top of the world… One man’s job, another person’s dream,” Rita shared on his Instagram from base camp last week.
Rita, who climbed Mount Everest twice last year, has been in a friendly competition with fellow Sherpa guide Pasang Dawa, who has reached the summit 27 times.
Beginning his Everest expeditions in 1994, Rita has established himself as a crucial guide for foreign climbers, continuing the legacy of his father, one of the pioneering Sherpa guides.
This season, hundreds of climbers are attempting to conquer the mountain, with Nepalese authorities issuing numerous climbing permits to foreign adventurers.
Nepal, boasting eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks, attracts hundreds of climbers annually during the spring season when conditions are favorable.
Last year saw over 600 climbers reaching Everest’s summit, but it also marked the deadliest season on record, with 18 fatalities.