On May 27, veteran mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa stood atop Mount Everest for an unprecedented 31st time, further cementing his status as the most accomplished Everest climber in history.

Nepali climbing legend Kami Rita Sherpa made his 31st ascent, breaking his own world record, while guiding an Indian Army expedition to the top. He summited in the second weather window on May 27th.

Kami Rita Sherpa, third left, who holds the record for most ascents to Mount Everest, prays with other mountaineers at Everest Base Camp before beginning his ascent to the summit of Mount Everest ...

Climbing Mount Everest may get even harder A new proposal from Nepal aims to tighten requirements and improve climber safety on the world's tallest peak, but such proposals rarely become law.

Famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the Everest summit for the 31st time Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the famed mountain.

Kami Rita Sherpa, third left, who holds the record for most ascents to Mount Everest, prays with other mountaineers at Everest Base Camp before beginning his ascent to the summit of Mount Everest ...

Kami Rita Sherpa, third left, who holds the record for most ascents to Mount Everest, prays with other mountaineers at Everest Base Camp … Kami Rita Sherpa, third left, who holds the record for ...