Shambu Tamang
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Shambu Tamang (born circa
1955) is a Sherpa from Nepal
and once held the record as the youngest person to successfully ascend Mount Everest
, reaching the summit on May 5, 1973. Records differ on his actual age at the time of the successful climb; although most records claim he was 16 years of age, it is currently believed he was actually 18 years old. Tamang's record was surpassed in May 2001 by Temba Tsheri
.
Tamang, who has since repeated his ascent of the summit, now owns a trek
king company in Kathmandu.
Circa
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1955) is a Sherpa from Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
and once held the record as the youngest person to successfully ascend Mount Everest
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point...
, reaching the summit on May 5, 1973. Records differ on his actual age at the time of the successful climb; although most records claim he was 16 years of age, it is currently believed he was actually 18 years old. Tamang's record was surpassed in May 2001 by Temba Tsheri
Temba Tsheri
Temba Tsheri is a Sherpa from Nepal. On May 24, 2001, at the age of 16 years 14 days , he became the youngest ever person to climb Mount Everest...
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Tamang, who has since repeated his ascent of the summit, now owns a trek
Trek
Trek or trekking is a long journey undertaken on foot in areas where common means of transport is generally not available. Trekking is not mountaineering; it is days of walking along with adventure.-Etymology:...
king company in Kathmandu.