Mt. Everest 2005: Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa summits for his 12th summit, his brother Jangbu gets his 10th, this younger brother his 6th!

Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa is in the yellow down suit, summited for the 12th time on May 30th, 2005. Jangbu Sherpa in the blue down suit is his older brother; Jangbu summited Everest for the 10th time. Along with them was their younger brother for his 6th time! This picture is taken on May 30, 2005 this year. This year Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa was sirdar for the Succesful Iranian Everest expedition which summited 12 climbers.

Lakpa Gelu Sherpa

Date of Birth                : 23-06-1967
Father's Name              : Mr. Tharke Sherpa
Spouse                       : Phulamu Sherpa & Three Children
Permanent Address       : Juving-1, Solukhumbu

Honored by His Majesty The King Gyanendra with Gorkha Dakchin Bau 3rd for his accomplishment in 2003 of the speed ascent of Mt Everest and many other awards from different associations and forums.

Mr. Lakpa Gelu Sherpa, Chairman of WORLD RECORDS EXPEDITION & TREK Pvt. Ltd Climbing Guide from Jubing-1, Khari Khola, Solukhumbu, Nepal has been successful to hold the World Record of Fastest Climbing on the top of World highest Mountain 8848 meters, Mt. Everest for only 10 hours 56 minutes and 46 seconds in 2003 and from Base Camp to Summit to Base Camp took 18 Hours and 20 Minutes. This record was recorded with Guinness World Record in 2003. Primary Education up to class 5 from the local school from Juving, Kharikhola Ni. Ma. Vi. School, started in Tourism Business since 14years of Age. Actively participated in Mountaineering from 1991.  In 2001, we all three brothers reached to the summit on same day.

The Following is his achievement in Mountaineering Field:

Updates

As per the report of Liaison officer and Team Leader, the following 6 member and 4 High Altitude Worker of  Everest/Lhotse Expedition 2005 Group team has been successful to scale 8848 meter high Mt. Everest on 30th May, 2005.

30th May, 2005

1.         Mr. Eghbal Aflaky Aghbelagh (51 Yrs) Leader, Alpinist,  Iran

2.         Mr. Mahmed Shoaei (43 Yrs) Member, Engineer, Iran

3.         Mr. Azim Ghechisaz (24 Yrs) Member, Iran

4.         Mr. Reza Bahadorani (27 Yrs) Member, Jewellery Sellar, Iran

5.         Ms. Farkhondeh Sadegh (36 Yrs) Member, Designer, Iran

6.         Ms. Loleh Keshavarz (26 Yrs) Member, Dentist, Iran       

7.         Mr. Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa (37 Yrs.), Climbing Sirdar, Juving, Kharikhola-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal

8.         Mr. Chhang Dawa Sherpa (23 Yrs), Makalu-9, Sankhuwasava Nepal

9.         Mr. Lhakpa Sherpa (44 Yrs), Khumjung -1, Solukhumbu, Nepal

10.       Mr. Karma Gyalgen Sherpa (21 Yrs) Makalu-9, Sankhuwasava, Nepal

The  12 members  Everest/Lhotse Expedition 2005 Group  team was permitted to climb 8848 m. high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of 75 days from 5th April, 2005 under the leadership of Mr.  Eghbal Aflaky Aghbelagh of Iran.

The handling agency of the Expedition Team is  Thamserku Trekking (Pvt. Ltd.)   Kathmandu  Nepal.

As per the report of Liaison officer and Team Leader, the following 2 member of  Everest M.C. Expedition 2005 Group team has been successful to scale 8848 meter high Mt. Everest on 30th May, 2005.

30th May, 2005

1.         Mr. Reza Zarei Toudeshici, (36 Yrs),  Member, Alpinist, Iran.

2.         Mr. Jalal Cheshmeh Ghasabani (46 Yrs), Member, Mountain Guide, Iran

The First World Muslim Women From I. R. Iran Everest Expedition 2005

Full Team Roster:

Iranian Everest South Expedition

Nepali staff

The team:

Iranian 2005 Everest Expedition :
1- Sadegh Aghajani (Leader)
2- Eghbal Aflaki (Leading Assistant)
3- Jalal Cheshmeh Ghasabani
4- Ms. Farkhondeh Sadegh
5- Ms. Rezvan Salmasi
6- Ms. Laleh Keshavarz
7- Ms. Roya Sadat-Ghazanfari
8- Ms. Leila Bahrami
9- Ms. Nasrin Nemati
10- Ms. Parvin Rezaei
11- Reza Zarei
12- Shahab Raeisi
13- Azim Gheychisaz
14- Reza Bahadorani
15- Mehdi Sharifi
16- Farhad AziziMoghadam
17- Javad GheeahShenas
18- Mahmoud Shoaei
19- Mahmoud Goudarzi (MD)
20- Khalil Abdnekouie (Photographer)
21- Mehrdad Goudarzppour (Cameraman)

Millet One Sport Everest Boot  has made some minor changes by adding more Kevlar. USES Expeditions / High altitude / Mountaineering in extremely cold conditions / Isothermal to -75°F Gore-Tex® Top dry / Evazote Reinforcements with aramid threads. Avg. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Sizes: 5 - 14 DESCRIPTION Boot with semi-rigid shell and built-in Gore-Tex® gaiter reinforced by aramid threads, and removable inner slipper Automatic crampon attachment Non-compressive fastening Double zip, so easier to put on Microcellular midsole to increase insulation Removable inner slipper in aluminized alveolate Fiberglass and carbon footbed Cordura + Evazote upper Elasticated collar. Expedition footwear for mountaineering in conditions of extreme cold.  NOTE US SIZES LISTED. See more here.

A cold weather, high altitude double boot for extreme conditions The Olympus Mons is the perfect choice for 8000-meter peaks. This super lightweight double boot has a PE thermal insulating inner boot that is coupled with a thermo-reflective outer boot with an integrated gaiter. We used a super insulating lightweight PE outsole to keep the weight down and the TPU midsole is excellent for crampon compatibility and stability on steep terrain. WEIGHT: 39.86 oz • 1130 g LAST: Olympus Mons CONSTRUCTION: Inner: Slip lasted Outer: Board Lasted OUTER BOOT: Cordura® upper lined with dual-density PE micro-cellular thermal insulating closed cell foam and thermo-reflective aluminium facing/ Insulated removable footbed/ Vibram® rubber rand See more here.

   Ascenders

   Atlas snowshoes

   Atomic

   Big Agnes

   Black Diamond

   Brunton

   Carabiners

   Chaco

   Cloudveil

   Columbia
   CMI

   Crampons

   Edelweiss ropes
   Eureka Tents

   Exofficio

   FiveTen

   Featured

   FoxRiver

   Gregory

   Granite Gear

   Harnesses
   Headlamps

   Hestra
   Helmets

   Helly Hansen

   HighGear

   HornyToad
   Ice Axes

   Julbo

   Kavu Eyewear

   Katadyn

   Kelty

   Kong

   Lekisport

   Life is Good

   Lowa

   Lowe Alpine

   Lowepro

   Millet

   Motorola

   Mountain Hardwear

   Mountainsmith

   MSR

   Nalgene

   New England Ropes

   Nikwax

   Omega

   Osprey

   Outdoor Research
   Patagonia

   Pelican

   Petzl

   Prana

   Princeton Tec

   Primus

   Rope Bags

   Royal Robbins

   Salomon

   Scarpa

   Scott

   Seattle Sports

   Serius
   Sleeping Bags

   Sterling Rope

   Stubai

   Suunto

   Tents

   Teva

   Thermarest

   Trango

   Tool Logic

   Trekking Poles
   Yaktrax
   and more here