Guinness World Record holder Lakpa Sherpa, widely known in the mountaineering community as “Makalu Lakpa,” has successfully summited Annapurna I on April 18, marking another major achievement in his distinguished climbing career.
With this successful ascent, Lakpa Sherpa has now climbed eight of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters, moving one step closer to completing the prestigious mountaineering challenge known as the 14 Eight-Thousanders.
Successful Ascent of Annapurna-I
Lakpa Sherpa confirmed that the expedition to Annapurna I was conducted under the organization of 14 Peaks Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.. Speaking about the achievement, he said, “I climbed Annapurna-I, the world’s tenth-highest mountain, as part of an expedition organized by 14 Peaks Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.” The summit marks a continuation of his long-standing pursuit of the world’s highest mountains.
An Impressive Record in the Himalayas
Lakpa Sherpa is among the most experienced high-altitude climbers in Nepal, with an extensive record across major Himalayan peaks. He has successfully summited Mount Makalu eight times, Manaslu four times, and Lhotse three times. He has also reached the summit of Cho Oyu twice and Mount Everest once. In addition, he has climbed Dhaulagiri and Kangchenjunga once each, further strengthening his reputation as a highly skilled and consistent high-altitude climber.
Among Nepal’s Complete 8,000ers Climbers
Having already completed ascents of all 8,000-meter peaks located in Nepal, Lakpa Sherpa now needs to scale the remaining peaks located in China and Pakistan to complete all 14 highest mountains in the world. His current focus is on the final stages of this global challenge, which places him among a select group of elite Himalayan climbers.
Ambitious Spring Expedition Goals
This spring climbing season, Lakpa Sherpa has set an ambitious target of summiting three major peaks, Annapurna I, Makalu, and Mount Everest, within a single season. With Annapurna-I already completed, his attention now shifts to Mount Everest and Makalu in the coming weeks. If successful, it would mark one of the most remarkable seasonal achievements in his career.
Renowned High-Altitude Guide
Beyond his personal summits, Lakpa Sherpa is widely respected as an experienced high-altitude guide in the international mountaineering community. Known for his endurance, technical skill, and leadership in extreme conditions, he has guided numerous expeditions across the Himalayas. He has also climbed Ama Dablam seven times, along with other notable peaks such as Putha Hiunchuli and Himlung Himal, further showcasing his deep experience across a wide range of Himalayan terrain.
A Step Closer to Mountaineering History
With eight of the 14 highest peaks already conquered, Lakpa Sherpa continues to move steadily toward completing one of mountaineering’s most demanding challenges. His progress not only highlights individual achievement but also reflects Nepal’s enduring legacy in global high-altitude climbing.
As the spring season continues, the mountaineering world now closely watches his next attempts on Mount Everest and Makalu, which could bring him closer to making history among the world’s elite climbers.
