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. 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.
Sanu Sherpa lost his brother, Phurba Ongel Sherpa, during the descent from Makalu in January, 2026. While searching for his brother, his client chose to continue to descend and went missing.
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
See also Nirmal Purja, a mountaineer with the record for the fastest ascent of all fourteen highest peaks.
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