Sanu Sherpa
Sanu Sherpa is a Nepalese mountaineer from Makalu, Sankhuwasabha. On 21 July 2022, he became the first person to climb all 14 of the eight-thousanders, twice. He made his first ascent of all the 14 eight-thousanders between 2006 and 2019, becoming the 42nd person ever to do so. Before starting climbing as a porter, Sanu was previously a herdsman in Sankhuwasabha District in his early life.
Eight-thousander ascents
- Annapurna – 2016, 2021, 2022
- Broad Peak – 2014, 2017
- Cho Oyu – 2006, 2008
- Dhaulagiri – 2019, 2021, 2022
- Everest – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
- Gasherbrum II – 2019, 2022
- Gasherbrum I – 2013, 2019, 2022
- K2 – 2012, 2021
- Kanchenjunga – 2014, 2022
- Lhotse – 2008, 2021, 2022
- Makalu – 2019, 2022, 2026
- Manaslu – 2010, 2011, 2016
- Nanga Parbat – 2017, 2018, 2022
- Shishapangma – 2006, 2011