Chhewang Nima Sherpa 19 times Everest summiter Missing on Baruntse

Dear EverestNews.com, I have received the very sad news that Chhewang Nima Sherpa (43), 19 Time Everest Summiter, was caught in an avalanche on Mt. Baruntse (7129m)  on 23rd Oct. I have been informed that the Avalanche occurred at 4:30 Pm at an altitude of 7045m.

The search for Chhewang Nima is still ongoing and I can only pray that he is still alive. Tomorrow, on 25th October, a helicopter search party will be dispatched to the area, accompanied by his family members.

Chhewang Nima was climbing with " Adventure Trip Baruntse Expedition Autumn 2010" under the management of Sherpa Shangrila Treks(P) ltd.

Ang Tshering Sherpa

Nima who worked for Alpine Ascents on Everest was just one Summit short of the record set by Apa Sherpa for the number of times summiting Everest. Stay tuned!

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