At about 4 a.m. on 27 May 2025, Kami Rita Sherpa, 55, stood on the summit of Everest for the 31st time, guiding clients with Seven Summit Treks. It extended the record he has held since 2018.
In short: Kami Rita has climbed Everest almost every year since 1994. See his 30th summit in 2024.
The Everest record holders
After Kami Rita, the most summits belong to other Nepali guides such as Pasang Dawa Sherpa. Among women, Lhakpa Sherpa holds the record.