A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed “Everest Man” has broken his own record with a 31st summit of the world’s highest mountain, more than three decades after he first reached its peak.

Kami Rita Sherpa first stood on the top of Mount Everest in 1994 when working for a commercial expedition.

He has climbed Everest almost every year since, guiding clients.

“Kami Rita Sherpa needs no introduction. He is not just a national climbing hero, but a global symbol of Everest itself,” expedition organiser Seven Summit Treks said.

Sherpa, speaking a year ago after he had climbed the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak for the 29th and 30th times, said that he was _”just working” and did not plan on setting records.

“I am more happy that my climbs help Nepal be recognised in the world,” he said.

• AFP