Mountaineering fraternity today joined friends and families of Phunjo Jhangmu Lama in welcoming her for setting the world record on Mt Everest in the spring climbing season.
A Nepali official says it isn't possible to search for a British climber and his Sherpa guide who went missing after reaching the top of Mount Everest six days ago because both fell on their way down from "a very high altitude" on the Chinese side of the mountain which will require further coordination to form a search party.
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Nepal s Phunjo Jhangmu Lama, who smashed the record for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman, said Sunday she is not chasing records but climbing for her country.
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