On May 15, 2019,
Tenjen Lama Sherpa and his brothers achieved a remarkable feat, setting the record for the Most siblings to climb Kangchenjunga. Fast forward to July 27, 2023, Tenjen made history again, becoming the 50th mountaineer to conquer all 14 eight-thousanders. Partnering with Kristin Harila, they achieved this in a record-breaking 92 days, utilizing helicopters and supplemental oxygen.
Tenjen, a climbing guide for Seven Summit Treks, has a rich history of summits:
2016:
Dhaulagiri
2017:
Ama Dablam
Manaslu
2018:
Everest
Lhotse
Manaslu (second ascent)
Ama Dablam (second ascent)
2019:
Kangchenjunga (May 15, 2019)
2021:
Everest
Lhotse
Dhaulagiri
Ama Dablam
2022:
Everest
Lhotse
Makalu (two ascents)
Nanga Parbat
2023:
Manaslu (Winter summit, January 6)
Shishapangma (April 26)
Cho Oyu (May 3)
Makalu (May 13)
Kangchenjunga (May 18)
Mount Everest (May 23)
Lhotse (May 23)
Dhaulagiri (May 29)
Annapurna (June 5)
Manaslu (June 10)
Nanga Parbat (June 26)
Gasherbrum II (July 15)
Gasherbrum I (July 18)
Broad Peak (July 23)
K2 (July 27)
Tenjen Lama Sherpa's legacy stands tall among the world's elite mountaineers, with a stunning list of achievements that have left an indelible mark on the history of high-altitude climbing.