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For many, climbing Everest, the world's highest mountain, even once would be the achievement of a lifetime. But as Outlook鈥檚 Neal Razzell hears, Kami Rita Sherpa has done it not once, not twice or even a dozen times. He's climbed it 22 times. It's a world record. And right now, he's on the mountain again, trying to break that record and make it 23.

Kami Rita is a Sherpa, or a climbing guide, who helps to take mountaineers safely to the top and back, which can be a dangerous and treacherous journey. He comes from a village called Thame in the foothills of Everest, which is famous for producing great climbers, including in his own family.

With thanks to 大象传媒 Nepali鈥檚 Pradeep Bashyal for the story.

Image: Kami Rita Sherpa is leading an Indian government Everest expedition
Credit: Seven Summit Treks Pvt Ltd