Lhakpa Sherpa has summited Mt. Everest more than any woman in history. In 2000, Lhakpa became the first Nepali woman to summit and survive. She keeps climbing in pursuit of a better life for herself and her children, to champion Nepali women and girls, and in hopes of finally emerging from the obscurity of her daily life as an illiterate immigrant cleaning houses and stocking produce at Whole Foods in West Hartford, CT.

In 2024, Netflix will release MOUNTAIN QUEEN: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, directed by two-time Oscar-nominated director, Lucy Walker.

The film tracks Lhakpa’s historic mountaineering history against her record-breaking 10th summit to reveal a rich personal history – from her childhood as an unprotected girl denied an education, to her experience as an immigrant in America and survivor of intimate partner violence, to her fight to reclaim her agency and independence and live as a fearless example to her teenage daughters. 

She is as exceptional as she is relatable and perhaps the broadest umbrella for her relatability is her absolute determination to rise above her circumstances. Lhakpa inspires us to climb higher, reach farther, pursue our dreams, attain our goals, and gain strength, healing, and empowerment from living life in nature, beyond expectations.

To support Lhakpa directly, please visit her GoFundMe here.