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Teen breaks record by climbing Earth's highest peaks
The eight-thousanders are 14 recognized mountains whose heights are
more than 8,000 meters above sea level, including Everest, K2, and Shishapangma,
all of which are located in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. Dozens
of climbers aged between 30s and 60 have summited all 14 eight-thousanders
since 1970. On October 9, an 18-year-old climber conquered the last of the 14
peaks and became the youngest climber of all eight-thousanders in history. Nima
Rinji Sherpa, whose family runs Nepal’s largest mountaineering expedition
company, achieved the record just in 740 days. The word “Sherpa” usually refers
to a mountain guide or porter working in the Everest area, but it is actually the
name of ethnic residents in the mountains of Nepal. He hopes to prove that
Sherpas aren’t just supporters of climbers but have potential as top-tier
athletes, adventures, and creators.
Read the article and learn about the youngest mountaineer who climbed
all eight-thousanders.
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