Lhakpa Sherpa was born in a cave in the region, and had no formal education. She grew up in Balakharka, a village in t… 展开

In 2000 she was the leader of an expedition sponsored by Asian Trekking. On May 18, 2000 she became the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest and survive (see also Pasang Lhamu Sherpa). This climb was with the Ne… 展开

Everest summitings:
1. 2000
2. 2001
3. 2003
4. 2004
5. 2005 … 展开

Lhakpa is named for the day of the week she was born on (Wednesday). Although born in Nepal, she is now a U.S. resident and works at various jobs and takes care of her three children. She has worked at the U.S. store … 展开