Pasang Dawa Sherpa summits Mount Everest for record 31st time

Nepal's renowned and experienced mountaineer Pasang Dawa Sherpa is climbing Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, for the 31st time, on Friday.

He successfully set foot on the peak of Mount Everest at 4:20 am today.

According to Tag Nepal Treks and Expeditions, this is Dawa's second successful ascent this season. 

Earlier, he had successfully climbed Mount Everest for the 30th time on May 14.