Nepal’s prodigious climbing talent, Nima Rinji Sherpa, has scaled new heights, both literally and figuratively. At the tender age of 18, he has etched his name into the record books by becoming the youngest person to conquer all 14 of the world’s most formidable peaks, those exceeding 8,000 meters. His incredible feat was announced by Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organizer, via Instagram after he triumphantly reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma.
The organization shared the thrilling news: “Nima Rinji Sherpa, at the remarkable age of 18 years and 5 months, has made history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks over 8000m. Accompanied by his climbing partners Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completed the 14x8000ers. Nima reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma (8,027m) early this morning at 6:05 am (China local time).”
Nima’s journey towards this monumental achievement began in September 2022 when he ascended Mount Manaslu, standing at 8,163 meters. The young climber patiently waited for permits from the Chinese authorities, which arrived in September 2024, paving the way for his record-setting attempt on Shishapangma. His relentless determination and unwavering spirit allowed him to conquer each peak in a remarkable span of two years and ten days.
Nima’s ascent of Mount Shishapangma marks the culmination of an extraordinary adventure. His list of conquered peaks includes some of the world’s most daunting summits: Mount Manaslu, Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nanga Parbat, Mount Gasherbrum I, Mount Gasherbrum II, Mount Broad Peak, Mount K2, Mount Cho-Oyu, Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Annapurna, Mount Makalu, Mount Kanchenjunga, and finally, Mount Shishapangma. Nima’s impressive feat demonstrates the indomitable human spirit and the boundless possibilities that exist when one dares to dream big. This young climber’s story serves as a testament to the fact that age is just a number when it comes to achieving extraordinary goals. He has not only set a new world record but also inspired a generation of aspiring climbers to chase their dreams with unwavering passion and dedication.
