Nepali Guide Kami Rita Sherpa Sets New Record with 32nd Everest Summit

Overview

On 17 May 2026, Kami Rita Sherpa climbed Mount Everest for the 32nd time. He is 56 years old. He reached the summit at 10:12 a.m. Nepal time. He used the Southeast Ridge route. The Nepal government confirmed his achievement. This is a new world record. No one else has climbed Everest so many times.

The Climb

Kami Rita was part of an expedition led by  14 Peaks Expedition . He started from the Nepal side. The Southeast Ridge route is the standard path to the top. It goes through the  South Col  before the final climb. Nepal’s Department of Tourism office at Everest Base Camp issued a formal statement confirming the summit.

Who Is Kami Rita Sherpa?

Kami Rita was born on  17 January 1970  in  Thame, Solukhumbu, Nepal . He first reached the top of Everest in  1994 . He was 24 years old then. Before this 32nd climb, he completed his 31st summit on  27 May 2025 . He also holds the record for the most  8,000-metre mountain summits . He has climbed peaks above 8,000 metres more than 40 times.

Other Peaks He Has Climbed

His 8,000-metre ascents include:

• Cho Oyu  – 8 times (world’s 6th highest mountain)

• Manaslu  – multiple times (world’s 8th highest mountain)

Important Facts for Exams

Exam-Focused Points 

1. Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Everest for the  32nd time  on  17 May 2026 .

2. He is  56 years old  (born 17 January 1970).

3. He first summited Everest in  1994 .

4. Route used:  Southeast Ridge  (standard Nepal route).

5. His 31st summit was on  27 May 2025 .