Solukhumbu-based mountaineer Fur Diki Sherpa has successfully reached the summit of Mount Lhotse as part of a 24-hour speed-record attempt, marking a significant high-altitude achievement on the world’s fourth-highest mountain. According to expedition officials, she has already begun her descent toward lower camps after completing the summit push safely.
Rapid Ascent from Everest Base Camp
Fur Diki Sherpa launched her ambitious attempt from Everest Base Camp at 2:22 PM on May 21 (Nepal time), aiming to complete a full base camp–summit–base camp round trip within 24 hours, a feat that demands extreme endurance, precision timing, and favorable weather conditions. The expedition is being organized by Iceland Trek and Expedition in collaboration with Furtenbach Adventures, both known for supporting high-speed and technically demanding Himalayan climbs.
Personal Dedication and Emotional Motivation
The 51-year-old climber has dedicated the attempt to the memory of her late father, Ang Nima Sherpa, and her close friend Iman Singh Gurung, describing the climb as deeply personal. Her expedition also carries multiple broader goals beyond record-setting, including women’s empowerment, climate advocacy, and tourism promotion.
A Mission Beyond Records
Fur Diki Sherpa, who is currently working toward certification as a licensed professional mountain guide, has described the climb as a milestone in both her personal and professional journey. In a previous statement, she said the attempt represents her goal to become one of the few Nepali women to achieve a speed record on Lhotse while also earning professional guiding certification. She emphasized that the mission is designed to inspire young Nepali women to break traditional barriers and take leadership roles in mountaineering and adventure sports.
Climate Awareness and Tourism Advocacy
Alongside her sporting ambition, Sherpa aims to raise global awareness about climate change and glacial retreat in the Himalayas, issues that continue to threaten high-altitude ecosystems. She also hopes the expedition will help promote Nepal’s adventure tourism industry on the global stage, showcasing the country’s potential as a premier mountaineering destination.
A Trailblazing Career in Himalayan Climbing
Fur Diki Sherpa is a veteran Himalayan climber with multiple successful ascents across Nepal’s major peaks. In 2019, she made history alongside Nima Doma Sherpa as one of the first widowed women climbers to summit Mount Everest together. She has since led all-women expeditions to Himlung Himal (October 2025) and Paldor Peak (December 2025), further strengthening her reputation as a pioneer in women-led Himalayan expeditions. Her technical qualifications include High Mountain Rescue Training and Rock Climbing Level I certification from the Nepal Mountaineering Association and the Khumbu Climbing Center.
From Dingboche to the World’s Highest Peaks
Originally from Dingboche in Solukhumbu, Fur Diki Sherpa’s climbing portfolio includes some of Nepal’s most iconic mountains, including Everest, Ama Dablam, Himlung Himal, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Mera Peak, along with several other Himalayan summits. As of the latest updates from Everest Base Camp, Sherpa is safely descending after completing her summit push, with expedition teams closely monitoring her return journey.
