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Sherpa Tries for Everest Record

Filed in archive Adventure on April 20, 2007

Sherpa Tries for Everest Record
For most, conquering the 29,035 foot mount everest is a once in a lifetime event. But, for Appa, once, twice, even sixteen times is not enough.

In an unbelievable feat, veteran sherpa, Appa is trying for his record 17th climb of Everest. For obviously reasons, Appa is one of the most respected mountain climbers in the world. Since 1989, he's been climbing Everest at least once a year. Currently, he holds the record at 16, with the second closest sherpa at 14.

Scaling Mount Everest is dangerous, even life threatening. Since 1953, over 200 people have died attempting to climb it. But that doesn't stop the hundreds of people who attempt it or at least dream about it every year. But, don't worry about Appa, he's in good company. He'll be leading a group of sherpas called the Super Sherpas, whose combined number of scales on Everest is an astounding 46.

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