Three peaks under five days and Everest ‘traffic’: Tenzing David Sherpa's triple crown feat

Tenzing David Sherpa summited three peaks — Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m) and Nuptse (7,861m) in under five days and thus completed the rare “triple crown” in the same season. A physiotherapist by training, Sherpa is also involved in Nepal’s tourism sector. He summited Everest on May 20, 2026 — the day that saw the highest number of climbers reach the world’s tallest peak in a single day. Our Nepal correspondent Pratichya Dulal spoke with Sherpa about the achievement, as well as recent climbing conditions and the so-called “traffic jam” on the world’s highest mountain.

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