Tenjen Sherpa
Nepalese mountaineer (1987/1988–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tenjen Sherpa (1987/1988 – 7 October 2023), also known as Tenjen Lama Sherpa, was a Nepalese mountaineer, who climbed all 14 eight-thousanders together with Kristin Harila in 92 days.[2][3][1] He went missing after an avalanche hit on Shishapangma on 7 October 2023.[4][5] He was declared dead by Chinese authorities on 8 October 2023.[6]
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Born | 1987/1988 Makalu, Sankhuwasbha, Nepal[1] |
Died | 7 October 2023 Shishapangma, Tibet |
Nationality | Nepalese |
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Notable ascents | Fastest to climb all 14 eight-thousanders within 92 days. |
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