The Sherpa brothers used supplementary oxygen only on the four highest mountains out of all 8000ers. They climbed all eight thousanders with no sponsor. Until Mingma climbed nine 8000ers as a Sherpa guide and then went to Japan for work. In 2009 Mingma returned to Nepal and climbed the remaining 5 other 8000ers.
(From left to right) Tenjing Sherpa, Mingma Sherpa and Sophie Lavaud on the summit of Kyungya Ri 2 peak
In 2020 - Dec 11, Mingma Sherpa along with Swiss Climber Sophie Lavaud, Dawa Sangay and Tenjing Sherpa made first ever summit of Kyungya Ri 2 peak (6506m) located in Langtang Valley.[6]
8000m Peaks summited by Mingma Sherpa
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Seven Summits by Mingma Sherpa
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