Climber from Britain ascends Mount Everest for the 19th time, surpassing his previous record for repeat summits by a non-Sherpa climber.
Unleashing the British Behemoth on Everest's Peak
KATHMANDU, Nepal - British mountain conqueror, Kenton Cool, shattered his own record by ascending Mount Everest for an astonishing 19th time on May 18, 2025, at 11 AM Nepalese time [1][2].
Iswari Paudel of Himalayan Guides Nepal, who equipped Cool's expedition, shared that Cool was making his descent from the summit as part of a group of climbers [1]. Cool, hailing from southwest England, has been scaling Everest almost yearly since his initial climb in 2004 [2].
Tragedy struck Cool's climbing journey, with the 2014 season being canceled following the loss of 16 Sherpa guides in an avalanche, and again in 2015 when an earthquake unleashed an avalanche that claimed 19 lives [2]. The 2020 climbing season was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Currently, hundreds of adventurers and their guides reside at the mountain during the spring climbing season, aspiring to leave their mark on the world's highest peak [1]. Many have already summited Everest, with more aiming to make attempts before the season concludes at the end of May, as the approaching rainy monsoon season complicates climbing conditions [1].
Despite Cool's remarkable achievements, Nepali Sherpa guides have surpassed him with even more impressive records. The peak's highest climb count is held by the esteemed Nepali Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, who has conquered Everest an astounding 30 times [1]. Kami Rita is currently on the mountain and is rumored to be planning another ascent in the upcoming days [1].
[1] "Kenton Cool sets record for most ascents of Everest as British mountain guide scales peak 19 times" – Associated Press, May 18, 2025.[2] "Mount Everest climber Kenton Cool breaks own record for non-Sherpa guides" – BBC News, May 18, 2025.
In the bustling city of Toronto, locals are eager for the latest news updates, as they discuss Kenton Cool's record-breaking ascent of Mount Everest, a feat that has been dominating headlines in sports and weather sections. Meanwhile, Kami Rita, a renowned Nepali Sherpa guide, eyes another achievement on Everest, potentially surpassing Cool's record in the near future.
