Hillary Step Conquered by Apa Sherpa and Team
8,790-Meter Ascent Marks Historic Milestone
Mount Everest's Last Obstacle Overcome
In a remarkable feat of mountaineering, renowned Sherpa Apa Sherpa and his team have successfully scaled the Hillary Step, a nearly vertical rock face located near the summit of Mount Everest. Standing at 12 meters (40 feet) tall, the Step has been considered the final major obstacle before reaching the world's highest peak.
The Hillary Step is named after Sir Edmund Hillary, who, along with Tenzing Norgay, became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. At the time, the Step was a formidable challenge, requiring climbers to ascend a series of near-vertical rock layers covered in snow and ice. However, in recent years, global warming and increased human traffic on the mountain have led to significant changes in the Step's structure, making it more accessible to climbers.
Apa Sherpa's successful ascent of the Hillary Step marks a significant milestone in mountaineering history. It demonstrates the incredible skill and determination of the Sherpa people, who have played a vital role in the development of mountaineering on Everest. Apa Sherpa himself has summitted Everest a record 21 times, solidifying his status as one of the greatest high-altitude climbers of all time.
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