Babu Chiri Sherpa

Mountaineer

1965 – 2001

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Who was Babu Chiri Sherpa?

Babu Chiri Sherpa was a Sherpa mountaineer from Nepal. He was a legendary guide who reached the summit of Mount Everest ten times. He held 2 world records on Everest. He spent 21 hours on the summit of Everest without auxiliary oxygen, and he made the fastest ascent of Everest in 16 hours and 56 minutes.

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Born
Jun 22, 1965
Solukhumbu District
Also known as
  • Babu Chhiri
Ethnicity
  • Sherpa people
Nationality
  • Nepal
Died
Apr 29, 2001
Mount Everest

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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