At 18, He Conquered Earth’s Highest Peaks. Now, He Explains the Cost.

Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter mountains in October 2024. The Nepalese mountaineer was 18 years old. He told FRANCE 24 that this record gives him confidence in the mountains. However, he emphasized that risk is constant. “Every time” there are dangers, he said. Sherpa has witnessed death on multiple climbs. His hard-earned advice for others is clear: stay calm and make “good decisions” in critical moments.