Nima Rinji Sherpa: The Youngest to Summit 14x8000ers

In a groundbreaking feat that will be etched in mountaineering history, 18-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa has become the youngest to summit 14 peaks over 8,000 meters. This remarkable achievement was capped off with his successful ascent of Mount Shishapangma on October 9, 2024.

Accompanied by his climbing partner Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completed the 14x8000ers, Nima reached the summit of Shishapangma (8,027m) at 6:05 AM (China local time). This final summit marked the culmination of an extraordinary journey that began just over two years ago.

Nima’s ascent of Mount Manaslu (8,163m) in September 2022 marked his first 8,000m peak. From there, he embarked on a relentless pursuit, conquering one towering summit after another. His impressive list of 8,000m summits includes:

• Mount Manaslu (8,163m) – September 30, 2022
• Mount Everest (8,848.86m) – May 24, 2023
• Mount Lhotse (8,516m) – May 24, 2023
• Mount Nanga Parbat (8,126m) – June 26, 2023
• Mount Gasherbrum I (8,068m) – July 18, 2023
• Mount Gasherbrum II (8,035m) – July 19, 2023
• Mount Broad Peak (8,047m) – July 23, 2023
• Mount K2 (8,611m) – July 27, 2023
• Mount Cho-Oyu (8,188m) – October 6, 2023
• Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167m) – September 29, 2023
• Mount Annapurna I (8,091m) – April 12, 2024 (without oxygen)
• Mount Makalu (8,485m) – May 4, 2024
• Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m) – June 8, 2024
• Mount Shishapangma (8,027m) – October 9, 2024

Nima’s remarkable achievement showcases his extraordinary talent and determination and highlights the remarkable potential of young mountaineers. His accomplishment is a testament to the human spirit and the enduring allure of the world’s highest peaks.