Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Pasang Dawa Sherpa | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 18, 1977 Pangboche, Nepal |
| Other name | PaDawa |
| Occupation | Mountaineering |
| Known for | 31 ascents of Mount Everest |
Pasang Dawa Sherpa (born 1977), more commonly known as 'PaDawa', is a Nepali mountain guide from Pangboche, Nepal. He is best known for having the second highest number of successful summits on Mount Everest with 31.[1] Only Kami Rita Sherpa has more ascents with 32 as of June 2026.
Everest Ascents
Pasang Dawa made his first successful ascent of Everest in 1998 when he was only 21 years old whilst guiding British Adventurer Bear Grylls. [2] He has since climbed Everest another thirty times, oftern making multiple ascents in the same season, either as a mountain guide or as part of the rope-fixing team.[3]
On 14 May 2023, PaDawa equalised the record with Kami Rita Sherpa for most ascents of Everest, both with 26, however 3 days later on 17 May, Kami Rita stood on the summit for his 27th ascent, reclaiming the record. On 22 May 2023 Pasang Dawa made another ascent of Everest which equalised the record once more. Kami Rita made his second ascent of the season only a day later on 23 May 2023, regaining the lead. [4]
On 18 May 2026, PaDawa became the second person in history to reach the summit of Everest 30 times. Just 4 days later on 22 May 2026, PaDawa had reached the summit of Everest again for his 31st time, bringing him only one ascent away from equaling the record with Kami Rita Sherpa for most ascents of Everest.[5]
He was awarded the international Everest award on the 73rd annual Everest Day.[6]
8,000m Ascents
| Name of Mountain | Number of Ascents |
|---|---|
| Everest | 31 |
| Cho Oyu | 5 |
| Lhotse | 1 |
| Manaslu | 1 |
References
- ↑ Chronicle, Everest (2026-05-30). "Pasang Dawa Sherpa honoured for 31 Everest summits". everestchronicle.com. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Pasang Dawa set for 31st Everest summit attempt". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Sen, Sandeep (2026-05-19). "Pa Dawa's 30th Everest summit headlines record-filled day on Nepal's peaks". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Two Sherpas race in thin air for prestigious world record". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ Chronicle, Everest (2026-05-18). "Pasang Dawa Sherpa summits Everest for 30th time". everestchronicle.com. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Padawa Sherpa wins International Everest Award". Ekantipur. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Legend, Sherpa (2026-05-19). "Pa Dawa Sherpa makes history with his 30th ascent of Everest". Sherpa Legend. Retrieved 2026-07-03.