Nepalese woman recognised for Everest climbs

A Nepalese woman mountaineer has been recognised by Guinness World Records for climbing Mount Everest twice in the same climbing season.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013 - 08:10

A Nepalese woman mountaineer has been recognised by Guinness World Records for climbing Mount Everest twice in the same climbing season.

Nepal’s Tourism Minister Posta Bahadur Bogati handed the certificate issued by Guinness World Records to 29-year-old Chhurim who scaled the 29,035ft (8,850m) summit on May 12, 2012, and again a week later on May 19.

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