20 Jul 2023 2 min to read
World’s Youngest Climber Nima Rinji Conquers G1 and G2 in 25 hours along with another climber Pasang Nurbu Sherpa. Indeed, this is a remarkable achievement for a 17 old year who has already established himself as an exceptional climber with multiple records under his belt. Before Gasherbrum 1 (G1) and Gasherbrum 2 (G2) , Nima managed to scale 6 peaks above 8,000 meters. This astonishing feat is a testament to his incredible talent and determination.
On July 18, 2023, both climbers Nima and Pasang ascended G1 in the morning around 6:10 am. Taking this expedition further and without wasting time, they continued for another expedition. On July 19, 2023, at 6 am, they conquered G2 creating history by completing it in a span of 25 hours. With this achievement, Nima became the world’s youngest to achieve this feat of conquering G1 and G2 just at the age of 17 years and 91 days.
Not only this, Nima had earlier been featured in the news for his tremendous achievements. He has set many other records as the youngest climber to scale Nanga Parbat, Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Manaslu. He was only 17 years and 35 days when he conquered both Everest and Lhotse. He additionally set a new record for climbing both Everest and Lhotse within a remarkable timeframe of just 10 hours.
Nima Rinji Sherpa is determined to achieve a remarkable feat: conquering all 14 peaks above 8000 meters. Currently, in Pakistan, he has his sights set on ascending the two remaining peaks, K2 and Broad Peak, during this climbing season. With his outstanding track record and solid dedication, Nima Rinji Sherpa is set to leave a permanent impact in the world of mountaineering.
Picture Courtesy: The Himalayan Times, Wikipedia
