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BBC News
19-05-2025
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Kenton Cool: Climber breaks own Mount Everest record
A British climber has broken a record for climbing the world's tallest Cool scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest mountain for a non-sherpa.51-year-old Kenton and Nepali sherpa Dorji Gyaljen reached the 8,849m high summit at 11:00 local time (04:15 GMT) on Sunday 18 May is the name of a local ethnic group of people who live in the mountains of Nepal, in central Asia, and sherpa is also used to describe someone who is a mountain guide working in the Everest world record for the most number of Everest summits, belongs to 55-year-old Nepali sherpa, Kami Rita. His record stands at a whopping 30 summits, but that could soon change, as he is currently back on the mountain attempting to beat his own record with another climb. Kenton Cool first scaled Mount Everest in 2004 and since then, he has climbed the mountain almost every days before his latest climb, Mr Cool wrote on his social media account that he "finally [had] a positive forecast" for the weather, that would allow him to go ahead with the climb attempt."Let's hope that we manage to thread the needle with regard to numbers of climbers and we have a safe and enjoyable time up high," he has been congratulated by fellow mountaineer Mostafa Salameh, and American adventurer Adrian Ballinger who told Reuters news agency: "His experience, charisma, and strength make him a valuable part of the Everest community."
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Kenton Cool achieves 19th Everest summit, breaking his own record
Listen to article British climber Kenton Cool has achieved a historic milestone by summiting Mount Everest for the 19th time, setting a new record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa climber. The 51-year-old reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak on Sunday morning, accompanied by Nepali Sherpa Dorji Gyaljen, who marked his 23rd successful ascent. Kenton Cool first climbed Everest in 2004 and has since returned nearly every year, with exceptions in 2014, 2015, and 2020 due to an avalanche, an earthquake, and the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. His latest ascent underscores his exceptional endurance and extensive experience in high-altitude climbing, distinguishing him as one of the most prolific Western climbers in the history of Everest expeditions. Despite his remarkable achievement, Kenton Cool has previously downplayed his record in comparison to Nepali Sherpas, many of whom have logged higher numbers of ascents. Kami Rita Sherpa, 55, currently holds the overall record with 30 Everest summits and is reportedly attempting his 31st. Kenton Cool's accomplishment comes during the busy spring climbing season, when many climbers attempt the ascent before deteriorating weather and the monsoon make conditions more dangerous. Nepal has issued 468 climbing permits this season, each costing $11,000, highlighting the economic importance of mountaineering tourism for the country. Fellow climbers have praised Kenton Cool's extensive experience and contribution to the mountaineering community. Adrian Ballinger of Alpenglow Expeditions noted that Cool's "experience, charisma, and strength make him a valuable part of the Everest community."
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
British mountaineer breaks own record for most Everest climbs by a non-Sherpa
British mountaineer and guide Kenton Cool has broken his own record for the most ascents of Mount Everest by a non-Sherpa, reaching the summit for the 19th time on Sunday. The 51-year-old, originally from southwest England, stood atop the world's tallest peak—at 29,032 feet—accompanied by Nepali Sherpa Dorji Gyaljen. Cool's latest climb, supported by Himalayan Guides Nepal, comes two decades after his first Everest summit in 2004. Since then, he has scaled the mountain almost every year, missing only a few seasons due to exceptional circumstances such as the 2014 avalanche, the 2015 earthquake-triggered disaster, and the 2020 pandemic-related closure. Cool's milestone has been praised by fellow adventurers. American mountaineer Adrian Ballinger, currently guiding a team on Everest, told Reuters: 'His experience, charisma, and strength make him a valuable part of the Everest community.' Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh, one of only 20 people to complete the Explorers Grand Slam, wrote, 'Amazing, Kenton.' Over the years, Cool has also guided several high-profile climbers, including British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Cool's record-breaking climb comes in a season that has already seen tragedy. In the first reported fatalities this climbing season, a climber from India was among the two people who died Thursday while attempting to summit Mount Everest, according to hiking officials cited by Reuters. Another climber was from the Philippines. He was tired when he reached the fourth high camp and died while resting in his tent, as per a tourism department official. Despite these risks, hundreds of climbers flock to Everest during the brief spring window when weather conditions are favourable. This window typically closes by the end of May, as the monsoon season sets in and makes climbing treacherous. Only a few days each year offer the calm, clear, and relatively warm weather needed for climbers to survive at the Mount Everest. These brief periods—known as 'weather windows'—typically fall in mid to late May, making it the prime time for summit attempts. While Cool holds the record among non-Sherpas, Nepali guides continue to lead in total summits. Dorji Gyaljen, who climbed alongside Cool, completed his 23rd ascent. Meanwhile, legendary Sherpa Kami Rita currently holds the overall record with 30 summits and is once again on the mountain this season, aiming for another. (With inputs from BBC, CNN)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
British mountaineer sets record 19th Everest summit
British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest mountain for a non-sherpa. The 51-year-old, who was accompanied by Nepali sherpa Dorji Gyaljen, reached the 8,849m (29,000ft) high summit at 11:00 local time (04:15 GMT) on Sunday. Mr Cool first climbed Everest in 2004 and has summited it almost yearly since. Mr Gyaljen logged his 23rd climb up Everest. Another Nepali sherpa, Kami Rita, holds the record for making the most number of Everest summits at 30, and is also currently on the mountain attempting to set a new record. Mr Cool's record-setting feat comes after at least two climbers - Subrata Ghosh from India and Philipp "PJ" Santiago II from the Philippines - died on Mount Everest this week. After his 16th Everest ascent in 2022, Mr Cool appeared to play down his record, noting that many Nepali climbers have surpassed it. "I'm really surprised by the interest... considering that so many of the sherpas have so many more ascents," he told AFP in an interview then. Four days before the latest feat, Mr Cool told his Instagram followers that he "finally [had] a positive forecast" that will allow him to go ahead with the attempt. "Let's hope that we manage to thread the needle with regard to numbers of climbers and we have a safe and enjoyable time up high," he wrote. Fellow climbers hailed the achievement. Mr Cool is a "great person to share stories from two decades on the mountain", American adventurer Adrian Ballinger told Reuters news agency. "His experience, charisma, and strength make him a valuable part of the Everest community," says Mr Ballinger, who is currently guiding a team up Everest. "Amazing, Kenton," wrote Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh, who is one of only 20 people to complete the climb the highest mountains on all seven continents and conquer the North and South Poles. Mr Cool is also a mountain guide who has lead British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, among others, on several notable climbs including Everest. A Himalayan river may be making Everest taller Climbing Everest? You need to bring your poo back Deadly Everest season puts focus on record permits
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
British mountaineer sets record 19th Everest summit
British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest mountain for a non-sherpa. The 51-year-old, who was accompanied by Nepali sherpa Dorji Gyaljen, reached the 8,849m (29,000ft) high summit at 11:00 local time (04:15 GMT) on Sunday. Mr Cool first climbed Everest in 2004 and has summited it almost yearly since. Mr Gyaljen logged his 23rd climb up Everest. Another Nepali sherpa, Kami Rita, holds the record for making the most number of Everest summits at 30, and is also currently on the mountain attempting to set a new record. Mr Cool's record-setting feat comes after at least two climbers - Subrata Ghosh from India and Philipp "PJ" Santiago II from the Philippines - died on Mount Everest this week. After his 16th Everest ascent in 2022, Mr Cool appeared to play down his record, noting that many Nepali climbers have surpassed it. "I'm really surprised by the interest... considering that so many of the sherpas have so many more ascents," he told AFP in an interview then. Four days before the latest feat, Mr Cool told his Instagram followers that he "finally [had] a positive forecast" that will allow him to go ahead with the attempt. "Let's hope that we manage to thread the needle with regard to numbers of climbers and we have a safe and enjoyable time up high," he wrote. Fellow climbers hailed the achievement. Mr Cool is a "great person to share stories from two decades on the mountain", American adventurer Adrian Ballinger told Reuters news agency. "His experience, charisma, and strength make him a valuable part of the Everest community," says Mr Ballinger, who is currently guiding a team up Everest. "Amazing, Kenton," wrote Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh, who is one of only 20 people to complete the climb the highest mountains on all seven continents and conquer the North and South Poles. Mr Cool is also a mountain guide who has lead British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, among others, on several notable climbs including Everest. A Himalayan river may be making Everest taller Climbing Everest? You need to bring your poo back Deadly Everest season puts focus on record permits
