Nima Rinji Sherpa, at the age of 18, is on pace to become the youngest person in history to climb all 14 of the world’s highest summits, each of which stands above 8,000 meters. After conquering 13 peaks of the world, his final task is Shishapangma in Tibet. His incredible journey will come to an end with this last summit, which is awaiting a permit from China.
Sherpa, of the renowned Sherpa ethnic group, has previously broken several types of climbing records. At the age of 16, he was the youngest person to climb Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and Manaslu, the eighth-highest. Following in his uncle’s footsteps, Mingma Gyabu ‘David’ Sherpa, who set the previous record at 30, Nima’s trek has been physically and mentally difficult.
He said he has learned a lot from the mountains about the balance and stability of life. He also said that when he is in the mountains, any breath he takes could be his last breath. His goal is a long-term inspiration for this generation and the upcoming generation. From nature comes the lesson of life that few people achieve in life. He has learned a lesson that is more than just in books or daily lifestyle of a person. Death is sure for everyone but it’s you who can make it worth your life to be taken.
The Sherpa, raised in Kathmandu, grew up more interested in photography than climbing. However, two years ago, he engaged in climbing, motivated by a desire to inspire a new generation and reform the sport. His focus has shifted beyond personal performance, to promote mountaineering as a professional sport in Nepal while keeping sustainability in mind, motivated by the effects of climate change he has experienced on the mountains.
Sherpa’s story demonstrates the Sherpa community’s lasting spirit, which has significantly contributed to climbing. As he prepares for his final ascent, the world watches, eager to mark a new chapter in mountaineering history.
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