A 51-year-old Nepalese climber known as the "Super Sherpa" has broken his own record by scaling Mount Everest for the 21st time, officials say.
Apa Sherpa reached the summit early on Wednesday after climbing all night in conditions expedition organisers described as "perfect."
Mr Sherpa is leading an environmental expedition that plans to carry down tonnes of garbage left on the mountain.
He also hopes to raise awareness of the impact of climate change.
"If my ascent promotes the cause and helps to protect the mountain, I am always ready to climb," he told the AFP news agency before his latest expedition.
Mr Sherpa grew up in the foothills of Everest and began carrying equipment and supplies for trekkers and mountaineers from the age of 12.
He first climbed Everest in 1989 and has repeated the feat almost annually since then.
src : myrepublica
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