A total of 14 climbers, seven international mountaineers and seven Nepali climbers, successfully summited Mount Lhotse (8,516m) over two consecutive days, according to expedition organizer Seven Summit Treks (SST).
The achievement marks another strong climbing season in the Everest region, with coordinated summit pushes led by experienced Sherpa guides and international expedition teams.
First Summit on May 17: Russian Climber Leads the Way
The first successful ascent took place on May 17, when Russian mountaineer Daria Borisova reached the summit of Lhotse accompanied by Nepali climber Taraman Tamang, according to SST Expedition Director Chhang Dawa Sherpa.
Borisova’s achievement was particularly significant as she had already summited Mount Makalu earlier in the same season, making her a double eight-thousander summiteer within a single spring campaign.
Second Summit Push on May 18: Larger International Team Succeeds
The following morning, on May 18, a larger team of 12 climbers successfully stood atop the world’s fourth-highest peak.
The international team included:
- Paula Birgitta Strengell (Finland)
- Bachir Gemayel (Lebanon)
- Krzysztof Solecki (Poland)
- Chinese climbers Shengtao Li, Xinyu Cheng, and Gexi Luori
They were supported by experienced Nepali climbers:
- Rajesh Magar
- Ngima Dorchi Sherpa
- Phurbu Kusang Sherpa
- Rinzee Sherpa
- Lakpa Rinje Sherpa
- Dawa Temba Sherpa
Coordinated Effort by Seven Summit Treks
Both successful expeditions were organised and managed by Seven Summit Treks, one of Nepal’s leading high-altitude expedition operators. The coordinated summit pushes highlight the company’s strong logistical planning and Sherpa-led guiding expertise in the challenging Himalayan environment.
Lhotse: A Demanding Himalayan Giant
Standing at 8,516 metres, Lhotse is known for its steep ice walls, technical terrain, and extreme altitude conditions. Despite sharing part of its route with Everest, it remains one of the most challenging eight-thousanders in the world.
A Strong Season in the Himalayas
The successful double-day summit adds to a highly active climbing season in the Everest region, reflecting growing international participation and the continued dominance of Nepal-based expedition logistics in high-altitude mountaineering.
