Sona Chhiri Sherpa

Biography

Sona Chhiri Sherpa was born in Kharikhola, a village at 2,020m in the Solukhumbu District, within the Mount Everest region of Nepal. Growing up in this legendary mountain landscape shaped his path early on, leading him toward a lifelong career guiding climbers through some of the highest and most demanding peaks on Earth.

Over the years, Sona Chhiri has built an extraordinary record in high altitude mountaineering, standing on the summit of Mount Everest five times, a rare achievement that reflects both his physical strength and his deep understanding of the mountain's ever-changing moods. His expertise doesn't stop at Everest. He has also summited K2, the world's second-highest and one of its most technically demanding peaks, along with Lhotse and Cho Oyu, two more of the fourteen 8,000m giants.

Beyond the world's tallest mountains, Sona Chhiri has led successful expeditions on a wide range of Himalayan peaks, including Ama Dablam, Broad Peak, Cholatse, and Nirekha, along with popular trekking peaks like Mera Peak, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Kyajo Ri. This breadth of experience makes him equally capable of guiding first-time high altitude climbers and seasoned mountaineers chasing their next 8,000m summit.

Training & Achievements

Sona Chhiri Sherpa's climbing record speaks to a career built on consistency, skill, and an unshakable connection to the mountains. With five successful summits of Mount Everest, he ranks among the most accomplished guides in the region, having navigated the world's highest peak through vastly different seasons and conditions.

His summit of K2 at 8,611m stands out as one of his most significant achievements, given the mountain's reputation as one of the most dangerous and technically challenging climbs in the world. Paired with his summits of Lhotse (8,516m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), and Broad Peak (8,047m), Sona Chhiri has proven himself on four separate 8,000m peaks, a distinction held by only a small number of climbers globally.

His experience across mid-range peaks such as Ama Dablam, Cholatse, and Nirekha, along with his guiding work on Mera Peak, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Kyajo Ri, further reflects his versatility. Whether leading a technical ascent above 8,000m or guiding a trekking peak expedition, Sona Chhiri brings the same level of care, precision, and calm leadership to every climb.