Nepali Teen Sets Youngest Record on 8,000-Meter Peaks

Eighteen-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa from Nepal has become the youngest person to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks, known as the 'eight-thousanders'. His record-breaking journey was completed with the ascent of Mount Shishapangma in Tibet, surpassing the previous record held by a 30-year-old Sherpa. The accomplishment is not only a personal triumph but also a tribute to the Sherpa community, traditionally seen as guides rather than mountaineers. Nima aims to leverage his achievement to promote Sherpas as global athletes and improve their opportunities through education and healthcare. Upon returning to Nepal, he received a hero's welcome, underscoring the pride and inspiration his feat has brought to his home country. His journey highlights the evolving role of Sherpas in mountaineering, moving beyond support roles to becoming record-setting climbers themselves.