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WATCH – single 48-year-old mother climbs Mt Everest for 10th time

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May 13, 2022

Costa Haritos

A 48-year-old has just climbed Mount Everest for the 10th time

The Nepalese single mother, Lhakpa Sherpa was born in a cave, has had no formal education and worked as a cleaner.

She says it was a dream to climb the world’s tallest mountain for the first time. But is proud to have changed Sherpa-culture since then.

During her first few expeditions, she used to plant the Nepalese flag at the summit. This time was a little different though, she was carrying the U.S. flag.

Lhakpa Sherpa now lives in the U.S. state of Connecticut with their two daughters and has a son from a previous relationship.

She last made the trek in 2018.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.