Nima Rinji Sherpa becomes youngest to complete the 14
Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepali climber, has made history as the youngest person to conquer all 14 of the world’s highest peaks, each standing above 8,000 meters. This remarkable achievement was confirmed on Wednesday by expedition organizer Seven Summit Treks.
Nima reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet at 6:05 a.m. local time on Wednesday, alongside his climbing partner Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completed his own 14-peak challenge.
Nima’s journey began in September 2022 with the summit of Mount Manaslu (8,163 meters). In just over two years, he successfully climbed all 14 peaks, including Mount Everest, K2, and Annapurna I.
“This is a moment of immense pride for all of us,” Seven Summit Treks said in their statement, celebrating Nima’s historic accomplishment.
Nima Rinji is no stranger to mountaineering. He belongs to the renowned Sherpa ethnic group, famed for their unparalleled climbing expertise. His father, Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, is a seasoned climber and operates 14 Peaks Expedition. Nima’s uncles, Chhang Dawa Sherpa and Mingma Sherpa, have also completed the 14-peak challenge, with Mingma being the first climber from South Asia to achieve the feat. Chhang Dawa and Tashi run Seven Summit Treks, Nepal’s largest expedition company.
Nima Rinji Sherpa’s 14 Summits:
- Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) – Sept 30, 2022
- Mt. Everest (8,848.86m) – May 24, 2023
- Mt. Lhotse (8,516m) – May 24, 2023
- Mt. Nanga Parbat (8,126m) – June 26, 2023
- Mt. Gasherbrum I (8,068m) – July 18, 2023
- Mt. Gasherbrum II (8,035m) – July 19, 2023
- Mt. Broad Peak (8,047m) – July 23, 2023
- Mt. K2 (8,611m) – July 27, 2023
- Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,188m) – Oct 6, 2023
- Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m) – Sept 29, 2023
- Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m) – April 12, 2024 (without oxygen)
- Mt. Makalu (8,485m) – May 4, 2024
- Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) – June 8, 2024
- Mt. Shishapangma (8,027m) – Oct 9, 2024
Nima’s achievement further cements the Sherpa family’s legacy in high-altitude mountaineering.
