Nima Rinji Sherpa
 Nima Rinji Sherpa on the top of Shisha Pangma on 9 October 2024, completing his last 8000m. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Main discipline | Mountaineer & Sherpa |
| Born | 19 April 2006 Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Career | |
| Starting age | 16 Years |
| Starting discipline | Climber |
| Notable ascents | Youngest Person to Climb all Eight Thousanders[1] |
| Family | |
| Parents | Tashi Lakpa Sherpa |
| Relatives | Mingma & Chhang Dawa |
Nima Rinji Sherpa (Nepali: निमा रिन्जी शेर्पा): (born 2006)[2] is a Nepalese mountaineer recognized by the Guinness World Records as the youngest person to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks.[3] Achieving this milestone at 18 years, 5 months, and 21 days, Nima completed his record-breaking accomplishment over a period of just 740 days. He reached his final summit on October 9, 2024, at Shishapangma (8,027 m) in China, marking the last of the fourteen highest mountains in the world.[4]
Nima embarked on his high-altitude climbing career at 16, with his first 8,000-meter summit of Manaslu on September 30, 2022.[5][6] This came shortly after he had completed his 10th-grade exams. Nima's achievement breaks the previous record held by Mingma David Sherpa, who completed all 14 peaks at the age of 30.[7]
Early life
[edit]Nima was born into a renowned Sherpa family of mountaineers. His father, Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, became the youngest to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen at 19 and has completed the climb eight times.[3] His uncles, Mingma Sherpa and Chhang Dawa Sherpa, were the first siblings to climb all 14 eight-thousanders and the Seven Summits. Despite the family legacy, Nima recognized the dangers of mountaineering, witnessing around 30 deaths during his expeditions, including the loss of a mentor in an avalanche.[8][9]
Climbing career
[edit]Nima began his mountaineering journey at 16 and gained recognition within the mountaineering community. Over two years, he successfully summited several of the world's tallest peaks, including Everest and K2, completing five climbs in under five weeks. His favorite summit remains Annapurna. He completed his climbs alongside his climbing partner, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, and was supported by Seven Summit Treks and Fourteen Peaks Expedition.[10][11]
14 Peaks Journey
[edit]| Rank | Mountain | Height (m) | Summit Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everest | 8,848.86 | 24-May-23 | |
| 2 | K2 | 8,611 | 27-Jul-23[12] | |
| 3 | Kangchenjunga | 8,586 | 08-Jun-24 | |
| 4 | Lhotse | 8,516 | 24-May-23 | |
| 5 | Makalu I | 8,485 | 04-May-24 | |
| 6 | Cho Oyu | 8,188 | 06-Oct-23 | |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri | 8,167 | 29-Sep-23 | |
| 8 | Manaslu | 8,163 | 30-Sep-22[13] | |
| 9 | Nanga Parbat | 8,125 | 26-Jun-23 | |
| 10 | Annapurna I | 8,091 | 12-Apr-24 | No O2[14] |
| 11 | Gasherbrum I | 8,080 | 18-Jul-23[15] | |
| 12 | Broad Peak | 8,051 | 23-Jul-23 | |
| 13 | Gasherbrum II | 8,034 | 19-Jul-23[16] | |
| 14 | Shisha Pangma | 8,027 | 09-Oct-24[17] |
Notable Ascents
[edit]See also
[edit]- Chhang Dawa Sherpa
- Tashi Lakpa Sherpa
- Mingma Sherpa
- Mingma Gyabu Sherpa
- Kristin Harila
- Adriana Brownlee
- Sherpa People
- List of climbers and mountaineers
- Death zone
References
[edit]- ^ https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/26/travel/nima-rinji-sherpa-mountaineering-legacy-intl-hnk/index.html
- ^ "18-Year-Old Sherpa Becomes Youngest Climber to Summit 14 Highest Mountains". Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ a b c "Youngest person to climb the higher 8,000ers (male)". Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Nima Rinji world's youngest to summit all 8,000m peaks". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nima-rinji-becomes-worlds-youngest-to-scale-manaslu-true-summit
- ^ "Nima Rinji Sherpa - Youngest ever to climb the main summit of Mt. Manaslu". Seven Summit Treks. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa becomes youngest to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (2024-10-25). "'Sherpas are rarely seen as elite athletes': record-breaking teenager's fight for equality". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Nima Rinji Sherpa becomes youngest to summit 14 highest peaks". Everest Chronicles. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Press Trust Of India". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ a b "Nepali teen, one summit away from all 14 eight-thousanders". Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nima-rinji-becomes-youngest-climber-to-scale-k2
- ^ "Nima Rinji Sherpa - Youngest ever to climb the main summit of Mt. Manaslu". Seven Summit Treks. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ https://explorersweb.com/nima-rinji-18-to-join-simone-moro-on-winter-manaslu/
- ^ "World's Youngest Climber Nima Rinji Conquers G1 and G2 in 25 Hours - Outdoor Himalayan Treks". 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "World's Youngest Climber Nima Rinji Conquers G1 and G2 in 25 Hours - Outdoor Himalayan Treks". 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to hero's welcome". The Hindu. 2024-10-15. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "The Third Edit: Nima Rinji Sherpa's mountain climbing record — and an occasion to give Sherpas their due". The Indian Express. 2024-10-26. Retrieved 2024-11-08.