Who is Nima Rinji Sherpa? Youngest person to climb 14 highest peaks

18-year-oldhas broken the record for the youngest person to climb the 14 highest peaks on Earth.

These are peaks measuring more than 8,000 metres above sea level. He summited all of these mountains in 740 days.

The previous record was held by a 30-year-old.

Nima Rinji Sherpa

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Nima Rinji summited theas part of the 14 Peaks Expedition. He climbed with Pasang Nurbu Sherpa.

Sherpa is an ethnic community from the mountainous regions of. Today, Sherpas often assist visitors on their climbs because they have a local understanding of the mountainous environment.

The 18-year-old said his world record is “a tribute to every Sherpa… it is a testament to our strength, resilience, and passion.”