SALT LAKE CITY — Apa Sherpa, the world record holder for climbing Mt. Everest 19 times, will leave Utah on Monday to attempt a 20th summit with the Eco Everest expedition in May.
Apa is climbing to raise money for the newly founded Apa Sherpa Foundation, a nonprofit that will use community-generated projects to increase educational [...]
Apa Sherpa heads to Nepal — but not for Everest
Climbing » Record-holding mountaineer aims for first ascent of unnamed peak.
By Brett Prettyman
Updated: 09/24/2009 03:25:23 PM MDT
Apa Sherpa has broken the routine: The Salt Lake resident with the world record for the most summits of Mount Everest left for Nepal this week. But it isn’t April.
For [...]
Namaste
Utahn seeks 19th ascent of Everest
Summit » Apa Sherpa, a 49-year-old Draper resident, dedicates climb to global warming education.
By Brett Prettyman
The Salt Lake Tribune
Updated: 04/06/2009 09:42:18 AM MDT
The signs of spring in the northern hemisphere are everywhere. Snow is melting, flowers are appearing and Apa Sherpa is preparing to climb Mount Everest.
It is a ritual Apa [...]
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Thame School children. Thame Nepal.
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Hot Chillys Partners With Everest Climbers: The SuperSherpas
Posted: 07/28/2008 In Category: Outdoor Manufacturer
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San Luis Obispo, Calif. – Hot Chillys, maker of premium base layers, proudly announces its sponsorship of the world-renowned mountaineers Apa and Lhakpa Sherpa. Known collectively as the SuperSherpas, Apa Sherpa has summited Mt. Everest [...]
Reflections On A Glimpse Into The Life of Apa Sherpa
Posted by Jason A. Hendricks on June 3, 2008
Apa Sherpa is to Mt. Everest what Michael Jordan was to basketball. He has succeeded and excelled at every level. Mt. Everest is his NBA Finals. With finesse and strength, Apa Sherpa has slowly [...]
We visited the Sawtooth Botanical Garden along with our friend Steve Wagner who took us to one of the most beautiful locations in Sun Valley, ID. Apa turned the prayer wheel many times. The Pray Wheel was blessed the Dali Lama which is one of only 2 Prayer wheels blessed by his Holiness in the United States. The [...]
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(a world-record 18 times, no less) what would you choose to wear?He chose Hot Chillys.Apa Sherpa (left), on the summit of Mt. Everest (29,029 feet) for the eighteenth time, May 22, 2008.Hot Chillys is proud to sponsor Apa and [...]
THIS IS A PROGRAM CO-SPONSORED WITH THE LIBRARYThree Cups of Tea author to speak in Hailey on August 8, 2008.David Oliver Relin, co-author of Three Cups of Tea, will present a talk and slide-show with Apa Sherpa and Lahkpa Sherpa (the SuperSherpas – Mt. Everest record holders) on August 8, 2008, at 8:00PM at the [...]
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They’re two men who’ve reached great heights in their lives. Lahpka Gelu Sherpa and Apa Sherpa have both set mountaineering records that have left many outdoor enthusiasts breathless.
On May 22, 2008, Apa Sherpa broke his own world climbing record by reaching the top of Mt. Everest for an amazing 18th time. Apa, who [...]
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How time flies #18 enjoy!