Sanu Sherpa

Sanu Sherpa (born 1975) 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-over. 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
 * Manaslu – 2010, 2011, 2016
 * Nanga Parbat – 2017, 2018, 2022
 * Shishapangma – 2006, 2011