KATHMANDU, May 1: Veteran climber Kami Rita Sherpa, who holds the world record for climbing Mt Everest (Sagarmatha) 28 times, is preparing to set a new record. Sherpa, 54, who climbed the world's highest peak for the 28th time last year is set for the 29th ascent this year.

KATHMANDU, May 8: A Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time on Friday, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.

KATHMANDU, May 16: Veteran mountain climber Kami Rita Sherpa on Wednesday climbed Mt Everest for the 23rd time, breaking his own Guinness book record.