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Apa Sherpa is a Nepali mountaineer from the Khumbu region who set a world record by summiting Mount Everest 21 times between 1990 and 2011. He worked as a high-altitude climbing guide on numerous commercial expeditions before gaining international recognition for his repeated successful ascents. After retiring from high-altitude climbing in 2011, Apa relocated to Utah in the United States. He has subsequently spoken publicly about the visible effects of climate change on Himalayan glaciers, drawing on his decades of high-altitude experience.
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How many times did Apa Sherpa climb Mount Everest?
Apa Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest 21 times between 1990 and 2011. That total made him the holder of the Everest ascent record during his career.
When did Apa Sherpa first reach the summit of Everest?
He first summited Everest on May 10, 1990. The expedition was led by New Zealand climber Rob Hall and included Peter Hillary, the son of Edmund Hillary.
What was Apa Sherpa's job besides climbing Everest?
Apa worked as a high-altitude climbing guide for commercial expeditions. His experience came from the Khumbu region of Nepal, close to Mount Everest.
Why is Apa Sherpa known as the Super Sherpa?
The nickname refers to his extraordinary record of 21 Everest summits. He completed those climbs over the period from 1990 through 2011 while working as a professional mountain guide.
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