First Sherpa Conquers All 14 "Death Zone" Peaks

A Nepali mountaineer has become the first Sherpa to climb the world's 14 highest mountains. These peaks all tower above 8,000 meters. They are located in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges of Nepal and Pakistan. Their summits are known as "death zones." At that altitude, oxygen levels are only one-third of those at sea level. The achievement sets a new standard for the Sherpa community. Sherpas are the ethnic group famed for their vital support and guidance on Himalayan expeditions. They are essential to the success of international climbers. This historic climb forges a new path. It places a Sherpa mountaineer at the pinnacle of global high-altitude climbing records.