Youngest Eight-Thousander Conqueror Aims for More

Nima Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepalese climber, recently became the youngest person to scale all 14 of the world's highest peaks. Despite this impressive feat, Nima isn't slowing down. He plans to summit Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain, in winter without extra oxygen or ropes, an unprecedented challenge in mountaineering. Nima's journey began in 2022 with Mount Manaslu and included the notorious K2 and Everest. He summited Everest and Lhotse in the same day, just 10 hours apart. Nima's favorite climb was Annapurna, which he conquered without bottled oxygen, an unusual feat for someone so young. Climbing above 8, 000 meters, known as the "death zone, " is extremely risky. Nima's experiences include avalanches and near-misses, yet he remains driven. He hopes his achievements inspire other young Sherpa climbers to see mountaineering as a professional sport rather than just a support job. Nepal faces environmental challenges due to climate change, and Nima aims to make the climbing industry more sustainable. His dream is to set up an organization to train young Nepalis in safe mountaineering practices. Nima's success is part of a bigger trend where Nepalese climbers are making their mark. He believes the younger generation will continue to innovate and improve in the world of mountaineering.