Chhewang Nima

Chhewang Nima (Nepali: छेवाङ निमा) (c. 1967 – 23 October 2010) was a well known Nepalese Sherpa who had climbed Mount Everest 19 times, making him two ascents short of tying Apa Sherpa's record of 21 ascents.[1]

His disappearance, after being struck by an avalanche near the summit of Mount Baruntse, was reported on 24 October 2010.[1] On 25 October it was announced that the search had been called off.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Leading Sherpa Chhewang Nima missing after avalanche". BBC News Online. 24 October 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  2. ↑ BBC News: Search for missing Nepal Sherpa Chhewang Nima stopped


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