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The legendary Sherpa, the Nepalese Ang Rita, who climbed the world’s highest peak of Everest (8850 m) without an oxygen tank 10 times without an oxygen tank, died at the age of 72 on the 21st (local time).
According to Nepal’s Daily Kathmandu Post, Rita died asleep at her daughter’s home on the outskirts of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, according to her family. It is known that she suffered from diseases such as the brain and liver for a long time. The body will be transferred to the Gomba temple in Kathmandu and will be cremated on the 23rd in Sherpa tradition.
Rita was born near Everest and began working as a goalkeeper carrying climbing gear since her teens. She was nicknamed ‘Snow Leopard’ for her excellent climbing skills.
Rita first climbed Everest Peak in 1983 and then climbed the Guinness Book of Records in 2017 with a record of 10 times without an oxygen tank until 1996. In December 1987, she climbed to the top of Everest with Korean captain Heo. Young-ho and set the Guinness World Record for the first time by climbing Everest in December without an oxygen tank.
After his retirement in 1996, he worked to preserve the Himalayan environment and promote biodiversity. However, they depended on their children for their health problems and lived in financial need. It was reported that he received grants from the Nepal Climbing Association, but received no support from the government. In 2012, the Kathmandu Post reported that her eldest son, who worked as a Sherpa, died of altitude sickness and his health deteriorated significantly.
Nepalese Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Ollie wrote on Twitter that “his achievements will be remembered forever.” Former Nepal Climbing Association President Ang Cheling told Kathmandu Post, “His death is a great loss to Nepal and the mountaineering community.”
