The Economic Times

Meet 'Mountain Queen' Lhakpa Sherpa, who climbed Mount Everest 11 times, even once while pregnant; Here's why she wants to continue climbing until 80

Lhakpa Sherpa, the Mountain Queen, holds the record for most Everest ascents by a woman. She defied societal expectations, growing up where girls were denied education. Sherpa worked various jobs in the United States between her remarkable climbing expeditions. She plans to continue climbing Mount Everest until she reaches eighty years old. Her journey highlights determination and hard work overcoming significant obstacles.