Veteran 48-Year-Old Sherpa, Holder of Speed Records on World’s Tallest Peaks, Set to Embark on a New Expedition

Climbing mountains is not everyone’s cup of tea. For those who really love it, it is like an addiction to them. Climbing every possible height becomes the ultimate goal. Tenjen Sherpa, a remarkable Sherpa guide who achieved the remarkable feat of conquering the world’s 14 highest mountains in record time. He now has his sights set on a new ambition.

Sherpa setting sight on new peaks

Aged 35, Tenjen Sherpa, along with Norwegian climber Kristin Harila, 37, accomplished a historic achievement. They broke the record for the swiftest ascent of the 14 towering mountains over 8,000 meters. Their incredible journey culminated in triumph as they scaled Mount K2 in the Himalayas. They completed the endeavor in just 92 days, an astonishing contrast to the prior 189-day record.

Rather than embarking on an extended hiatus, Tenjen is poised to embark on a fresh pursuit. He intends to commence his quest by participating in an expedition to scale Mount Shishapangma in China. He plans this over the next couple of months. With an evident determination, he expressed his intention to replicate his achievements, stating, “I have already accomplished it once, and I aspire to replicate this feat,” as he shared his thoughts with The Associated Press in Kathmandu as per latesltly.com. His determination is now centered on achieving the novel distinction of being the youngest mountaineer to conquer these peaks twice.

Sanu Sherpa remains the lone individual who has managed a second traverse of these 14 summits. A feat he achieved at the age of 48. Tenjen’s upcoming challenge entails reascending the remaining seven, a monumental endeavor he aspires to accomplish by the subsequent spring.

Sherpa and a whole mountain Journey

Tenjen’s journey into the realm of climbing these monumental ‘eight-thousanders’ commenced in 2016 with the ascent of Nepal’s Mount Dhaulagiri. Subsequently, he embarked on multiple annual ascents, including a remarkable four conquests of Mount Everest. Notably, Tenjen and his three brothers hold a record as the most siblings to have reached the peak of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-tallest mountain.

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Tenjen’s trajectory underwent a profound shift when he transitioned from being a mountain guide primarily supporting his family to joining the April expedition to Mount Shishapangma led by Kristin Harila and orchestrated by Kathmandu-based Seven Summits Treks. An ensuing collaboration led Harila to choose Tenjen for all her subsequent journeys. He lauds Harila, fondly referring to her as “didi,” signifying big sister while describing her as the most skilled and accomplished climber he has encountered.

In conclusion, Tenjen Sherpa’s narrative is one of exceptional accomplishments. The aspiration is to bring attention and opportunities to his community.

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