Kami Rita Sherpa Breaks Record with 31st Everest Summit

Kami Rita, a Nepali Sherpa, has reached the top of Mount Everest for a record 31st time.

He summited on Tuesday, leading an Indian army team.

He first climbed Everest in 1994 and has climbed almost every year since, often guiding clients.

He started climbing when he was working for a commercial expedition.

This has brought recognition to Nepal.

Another climber, Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa, set a record by summitting Everest four times in 15 days.

The climbing season is nearing its end, with over 500 climbers reaching the summit.