climber

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A Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man", Kami Rita Sherpa, scaled Mount Everest for a record 32nd time Sunday, while Lhakpa Sherpa broke her own women's record with an 11th summit.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Whittaker, who died April 7 at the age of 97, became the most celebrated American mountain climber of his era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Rock climber Alex Honnold, a California native, has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But what sets this incident apart is the fact that it resulted in a criminal case, and that a non-professional climber was held responsible.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

A fine sailor, yes; a mighty climber, no question; courageous, without a doubt.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman