2003 Summit South: Early Draft List
 

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Everest South Side Expeditions 2003

Note Summits are listed for the most part by climbers based on the permit they were officially on. The summit at time point is not in any order, except by expedition.

Peak Promotions (4): The Following 1 member & 3 sherpas of "Peak Promotion Everest 2003" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22 May. 2003 at 12:00 noon. Name of the Summiteers

1.     Mr. John Edwin Baker (48 Yrs), Diver from Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, England, UK.

2.     Mr.Ngima Tashi Sherpa (43 Yrs), Sirdar, Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.(6 time including this)

3.     Mr. Kami Sherpa (24 Yrs), HAS, Jantarkhani-1, Okhaldhunga, Nepal. (2 time including this)

4.     Mr. Da Chhamba Sherpa (36 Yrs), HAS, Gudel-5, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 3 members of "Peak Promotion Everest 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days from 9 April 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Wongchu Sherpa (35 Yrs), Trekking & Mountaineering businessman & social worker from Tapting-1, Chyangba, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

Himalayan Guides 2003 Everest Expedition (5): The Following 1 member & Sherpas of "HG Everest Expedition 2003" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22 May. 2003 at 10:00 AM. It is also reported that they had started for the summit from South Colon 21st May 2003 at 10:00 PM. Name of the Summiteers

1.     Mr. Robert Casserley (27 Yrs), Doctor, New Bridge Road, Bath, England.

2.     Mr. Pasang Nuru Sherpa (23 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

3.     Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa (27 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

4.     Mr. Girmi Dorjee Sherpa (27 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 9 members "HG Everest Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 4 April 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Henry B. Todd (58 Yrs), Mountaineer from Kingsway Cottayr, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK. 

and Mr. Kevin Ira Vann (44 Yrs), Technician, Cambridge Lane, Menchester, USA.

Dream 8 Summits: The Following 2 members & 4 Sherpas of "Dream Everest 2003 Expedition" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. High Sagarmatha (Mt.Everest) on 22 May 2003 at 8:10 AM to 9:20 AM.

Name of the Summiteers

1.     Mr. Sean Burch (32 Yrs), Consultant/Fitness+Martial Art instructor, Penderwood Dr. Oakton, Virginia, USA. (Summit at 9:20 AM)

2.     Mr. Charlie Wittmack, Student, Woodlawn Dr. Des Moines, USA. (Summit at 8:10 AM)

3.     Mr. Nima Gyalzen Sherpa (26 Yrs), HAS, Gaurisankar-1, Dolkha, Nepal.

4.     Mr. Mingma Nuru Sherpa (31 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

5.     Mr. Pasang Tharke Sherpa (31 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

6.     Mr. Pema Temba Sherpa (37 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 8 members "Dream Everest 2003 Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days

Mr. Pemba Dorjie Sherpa (25yrs.), High Altitude Sherpa from Gaurishankar - 1, Rollwaling has been  Successful to set the World record of Fastest Climbing on the top of Sagarmatha for only 12 hours 45 minutes.. He had started for the summit at 5.00 P.M. on 22 May 2003 and successful to reach on the summit at 5.45 A.M. on 23 May 2003. He had used oxygen from camp IV. Mr. Pemba Dorjie Sherpa was on the Sherpa Dress while he was on the Top.

The previous world record was set by Late Babu Chhiri Sherpa for 16 hours 56 minutes in the year 2000.

Mr. Pemba Dorjie Sherpa was one of the High Altitude Sherpa of "Dream Everest 2003 Expedition" permitted to Climb 8848M. High Sagarmatha from South East Ridge for the period of 75 Days from 25 March 2003 under the Leadership of Mr. Robert Huygn (1946), Salesman from Leliestr, Ternat, Belgium. 

Mr. Da Tshri (26yrs.) from Namche - 2, Solukhumbu has also reached the Summit of Mt. Sagarmatha on 23 May 2003 at 06.16 A.M. along with Pemba Dorjie Sherpa. Mr. Pemba Dorjie Sherpa had put the Photo of his Majesty's King, Queen and Crown Prince on the Top of Sagarmatha and took Photographs. And also he put the Photo of Tuchi Ringboche on the Top of Sagarmatha and took the photographs.

Adventure Consultants Everest 2003: 3 Sherpas Summits 22 May. 2003 at 10:00 AM.

1.     Mr. Chhuldim Sherpa (32 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

2.     Mr. Phu Tasi Sherpa (30 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

3.     Mr. Pasang Tenzing Sherpa (25 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-9, Solukhumbu, Nepal. 

Team Everest '03 (5): The Following 1 member & 4 sherpas of "Team Everest 2003 Expedition" team has been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 23 May. 2003 at 12:15 PM. Name of the Summiteers

1.     Mr. Gary John Guller (37 Yrs), Leader, Austin, Texas, USA.

2.     Mr. Nim Dawa Sherpa (40 Yrs), Sirdar, Gudel-5, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

3.     Mr. Pem Tenji Sherpa (39 Yrs), HAS, Sotang-6, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

4.     Mr. Da Nima Sherpa (31 Yrs), HAS, Bhakanje-2, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

5.     Mr. Namgya Sherpa (32 Yrs), HAS, Lelep-8, Taplejung, Nepal. 

Mr. Gary John Guller has been the successful summiter of Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) without right arm.  The 7 members "Team Everest 2003 Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days from 3 April 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Gary John Guller (37 Yrs) from Austin, Texas, USA.

Everest 50: The fiftieth anniversary expedition. (French), (11)

1.) Mr. Lakpa Nuru Sherpa (27 Yrs), High altitude Sherpa from Kalopul, Kathmandu,Nepal has been successful to Climb 8848 m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 23rd May 2003 at 12 noon with 2 French member and 2 other sherpas of Everest 50 Expedition 2003.

The 12 members "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb Sagarmatha from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy Five days from 31 March 2003 under the leadership of Jean Michel Asselin (51 Yrs), Mountain Guide from St. Bernard Du Touvel,France.

2.& 3.) Mr. Pemba Nuru Sherpa (25 yrs.), High altitude Sherpa from Namche - 6, Thamotang, Solukhumbu has been successful to Climb 8848 m. high Sagarmatha along with the Mr. Ang Chhiring Sherpa, the Correspondent of Kantipur Daily on 22 May at 12.00 Noon.

Mr. Pemba Nuru Sherpa is the high altitude Sherpas of The 12 members "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team which was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 31 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Jean Christophe Vanwaes (35 Yrs), Cameraman from Rue Vaillant,Lambersart,France.

4,5,& 6.) The Following two Sherpas of "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" have been Successful to Climb 8848 m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) with Mr. Sergio Mingote Monero from Spain on 21 st may 2003 at 11.00 pm.

1.     Mr. Thilen Sherpa (37 yrs.) High Altitude Sherpa Makalu - 5, Sankhuwasava, Nepal.

2.     Mr. Nigma Dorjie Sherpa (22 yrs.) High Altitude Sherpa from Makalu - 5, Sankhuwasava, Nepal.

Mr. Thilen Sherpa & Nigma Sherpa  are the high altitude Sherpas of The 12 members "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team which was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 31 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Jean Christophe Vanwaes (35 Yrs), Cameraman from Rue Vaillant, Lambersart, France.

7,8, 9, & 10) The Following 2 members & 2 sherpas of "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 23 May. 2003 at 6:30 AM.

Name of the Summiteers

1.     Mr. Nicolas Mugnier (33 Yrs), Banker, Rue d'Assas, Paris, France.

2.     Mr. Eric Loizeau (54 Yrs), Events organizer, Chemin Amandier, La Salle Les Alpes, France.

3.     Mr. Pemba Dorjee Sherpa (32 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

4.     Mr. Nawang Karsang Sherpa (32 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-3, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 12 members "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days from 31 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Jean Michel Asselin (51 Yrs)  Mountain Guide from St Bernard Du Touvet, France.

11.) The Following 1 member of "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team has been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 23 May. 2003 at 6:30 AM.

Name of the Summiteers

1.     Mr. Patrick Berhault (46 Yrs), Rue Jean Charcot, La Trinite, France. 

The 12 members "Everest 50 Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days from 31 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Jean Michel Asselin (51 Yrs)  Mountain Guide from St Bernard Du Touvet, France. 

Everest South Side Expedition:  Indian & Nepalese Army (14!) =(17!) = 31 Summits!!! The Following 4 Nepalese Army, 3 Indian Army & 7 sherpas of "Joint Indo- Nepal Army Everest Massif Expedition" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m.high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mount Everest on 22nd May. 2003 at 06:25 AM-08.50 AM. Name of the Summiteers

1)     Captain Sunil Singh Rathour (1971) Royal Nepalese Army, from Patabhar-3 Bardiya, Nepal.

2)     Sub. Hari Bahadur Basnet  (1959), Royal Nepalese Army, from Khairenitar-7 Tanahun, Nepal.

3)     Sgt. Lok Bahadur Magar (1966) Royal Nepalese Army, from Ysam-4, Okhaldhunga, Nepal.

4)     Nayak Dutta Bahadru Budha (1971), Royal Nepalese Army, From Bami-7, Purana Gaun, Gulmi, Nepal.

5)     Maj. Saurav Singh Shekhawat (1970),Indian Army, From Chopsani Housing board, Jodhpur, Raj, India.

6)     Sub. Chhiring Anchok (1958), Indian Army, From Vil-Ayee Goun, Po-Disket, Distt-Leh Ladakh (J&K), India.

7)     Hav. Jagat Singh Negi (1977), Indian Army, From Vil-Pajyana, Po-Silpatta, Distt-Chomoli (UA), India.

8)     Mr. Pasang Rinzi Sherpa (25 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

9)     Mr. Pemba Chhring Sherpa (42 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

10)   Mr. Pasang Rita Sherpa (25 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

11)   Mr. Pemba Rinzi Sherpa (26 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

12)   Mr. Lhakpa Sherpa, HAS, Khiji Phalate-2, Okhaldhunga, Nepal.

13)   Mr. Pemba Gyalzen Sherpa, HAS, Namche-4, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

14)   Mr. Nima Sherpa, (24 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal. 

The "Joint Indo Nepalese Army Massif Everest Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 21 March 2003 under the leadership of Lt. Col. Surya Sen Thakuri (10 Apr. 1954), Royal Nepal Army, Khadagaun, Daurali, Kaski, Nepal. & Lt. Col. Ashok Abbey (42 Yrs), Indian Army, Defence Colony, New Delhi, India.

and The Following 6 Nepalese Army, 6 Indian Army  & 5 Sherpas of "Joint Indo- Nepal Army Everest Massif Expedition" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m.high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest on 26 May 2003 at 04:15 AM-05.05 AM. Name of the Summiteers

1)     Sgt. Maj. Bhim Bahadur Gurung (37 yrs) Royal Nepalese Army, from Karmaiya-3 Janakpur A, Nepal.

2)     Sgt. Devendra Bahadur Tamang (38 yrs), Royal Nepalese Army, from Shree Chaur-3, Patkari Mungsire, Okhaldhunga, S.A., Nepal.

3)     Sgt. Tenzing Sherpa (32 yrs) Royal Nepalese Army, from Bamtiband-4, Chhapligaun Bhadrakali-7, B.A., Nepal.

4)     Cpl. Krishna Jung Hamal Thakuri (29 yrs), Royal Nepalese Army, From Salyankot-9, Nibuwakot, Dhading, B.A., Nepal.

5)     Cpl. Shree Bahadur Tamang (29 yrs), Royal Nepalese Army, From Chuchure-6, Ramechap, Janakpur A, Nepal.

6)     Gunner Kul Bahadur Ale Magar (29 yrs), Royal Nepalese Army, from Samibhanjyang-8, Parajulibansi, Lamjung, G.A., Nepal.

7)     Maj. Abhijeet Singh (26 yrs), Indian Army, From E-1, Sector 4, Def Colony, Dehradun, India.

8)     Subedar Lalit Kumar Negi (43Yrs), Indian Army from Vill & PO- Sangla, Distt-Kinnapur (HP), India.

9)     Havaldar Lal Singh Thapa (36 Yrs), Indian Army from vill-3 No Bhujiya, PO-Khattima, distt- US Nagar (UA), India.

10)   Havaldar Rajendra Singh Jalal (31 Yrs), Indian Army from Vill & PO-Bhaisuli, Distt-Almora (UA), India.

11)   Havaldar Tashi Giapo (32 Yrs), Indian Army, Vill-SAkampur, PO-Disket, Distt-Leh Ladakh (J&K), India.

12)   L/Nayak Kunwar Singh Rawat (28 Yrs), Indian Army, Vill & PO-Ukhimath, Distt-Rudraprayag (UA), India.

13)   Mr. Pasang Tendi Sherpa (27 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

14)   Mr. Ngawang Jangbo Sherpa (48 Yrs), HAS, Gaurisankar-1, Dolkha, Nepal.

15)   Mr. Dendi Sherpa (30 Yrs), HAS, Gudel-4, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

16)   Mr. Pasang Sherpa (27 Yrs), HAS, Tamakhani-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

17)   Mr. Damai Chhiri Sherpa (26 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The "Joint Indo Nepalese Army Massif Everest Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 21 March 2003 under the leadership of Lt. Col. Surya Sen Thakuri (10 Apr. 1954), Royal Nepal Army, Khadagaun, Daurali, Kaski, Nepal. & Lt. Col. Ashok Abbey (42 Yrs), Indian Army, Defence Colony, New Delhi, India.

Irish (8): The Following 2 members & 2 sherpas of "Irish Everest Expedition 2003" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m.high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22nd May. 2003 at 09:50 AM-11:10 AM.

Name of the Summiteers

(1)  Mr. Michael Murphy (44 Yrs), Teacher, Russagh Mill, Skibbereen, Co Cork, Ireland.

(2)  Mr. Gerard McDonnell (31 Yrs), Electronic Engineer, Kilcornan, Askeaton, Co Limerick, Ireland.

(3) Mr. Pemba Gyalje Sherpa (29 Yrs), Sirdar, Jubhing-8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

(4) Mr. Pemba Rinjee Sherpa (32 Yrs), Climbing Sherpa, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 10 members "Irish Everest Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 19 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Patrick Falvey (45 Yrs), Climber/Adventurer from Beaufort, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland.

The Following 2 members & 2 Sherpas of "Irish Everest Expedition 2003" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m.high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22nd May 2003 at 12.30 PM. Name of the Summiteers

(5)      Mr. Charles Scott Woolums (45 Yrs), Mountain Guide, Lincoln Street, Hood River, USA.

(6)      Mr. Clifford Dargonne (39 Yrs), Dentist, Whippingham Road Brighton, UK.

(7)      Mr. Mingmar Chhiri Sherpa (23 Yrs) Climbing Sherpa Jubhing - 1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

(8)      Mr. Jangbu Sherpa (23 Yrs), Climbing Sherpa, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

            The 10 members "Irish Everest Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 19 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Patrick Falvey (45 Yrs), Climber/Adventurer from Beaufort, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland.

Nepal Journalist Expedition (1): Mr. Ang Chhiring Sherpa (28 yrs.), Corospondent of Kantipur Daily from Sallery, Solukhumbu Nepal has been successful to Climb the Summit of Sagarmartha (Mt. Everest) on 22 May 2003 at 12 Noon. The Solo "Everest Expedition Team" was permitted to Climb Sagarmatha from South East Ridge. The Royalty was exempted by HMG for Mr. Sherpa's expedition. He is the first Nepalese journalist to climb the top of the Sagarmatha (8848 m.) the World's Highest Peak.

Mr. Ang Chhiring Sherpa hoisted the flag of Nepal Journalist Federation and put the Photo of Lord Buddha while he stayed for 10 minutes on the Summit.

International (7): The Following 3 members & 4 Sherpas of "Everest 2003 Expedition" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22 May. 2003 at 7.20 AM. It is also reported that they had started for the summit from camp five at 03:15 AM.

Name of the Summiteers

1.     Ms. Alexia Zuberer (31yrs), Ski Instructor from Rue des Gravelles, Courchevel, France.

2.     Mr. Sebastien Figlioni (34 yrs.) Mountain Guide from Rue Des Gravelles, Courchevel, France.

3.     Mr. Francois Pallandre (37 yrs.) Mountain Guide from Clos Des Rouges Du dolent Chamonix, France.

4.     Mr. Ang Norbu Sherpa (36 Yrs), HAS, Shifal-7, Kathmandu.

5.     Mr. Thile Norbu Sherpa (28 Yrs), - Chaurikharka - 3, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

6.     Mr. Mingma Wangdi Sherpa, Makalu VDC, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal.

7.     Mr. Nawang Robsang Sherpa , Thame, Namche VDC, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 12 members " Everest 2003 Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 29 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Bernard De Launoit (39 yrs), Producer from Avenue Des Eglantiers, Brussels- Belgium.

Miura Japanese Everest 2003 Expedition (9): The Following 3 members & 6 sherpas of "Miura Everest 2003 Expedition" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m.high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22nd May. 2003 at 10:30 AM. It is also reported that they had started for the summit from camp five at 03:15 AM. Name of the Summiteers

(1) Mr. Yuichiro Miura (70 Yrs), Company President, Chuoku Sapporo, Japan.

(2) Mr. Gota Miura (34 Yrs), Company Employer, Chuoku Sapporo, Japan.

(3) Mr. Noriyuki Muragutchi (47 Yrs), Company Employee, Kamiasao Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawaken, Japan.

(4) Mr. Norbu Sherpa (34 Yrs), HAS, Gaurisankar-1, Dolkha, Nepal.

(5) Mr. Chhewang Nima Sherpa (35 Yrs), HAS, Namche-4, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

(6) Mr. Phur Gyalzen Sherpa (33 Yrs), HAS, Namche-9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

(7) Mr. Nima Nuru Sherpa (22 Yrs), HAS, Namche-4, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

(8) Mr. Nga Temba Sherpa (45 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

(9) Mr. Pemba Norbu Sherpa (23 Yrs), HAS, Rolwaling, Dolkha, Nepal. 

The 3 members "Miura Everest 2003 Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 24 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Yuichiro Miura (71 Yrs), Company President from Chukoku Sapporo, Japan.  22nd May. 2003

Japanese: Tokyo University of Agriculture Alpine Club (8)

The Following 5 members & 3 Sherpas of "Tokyo University of Agriculture Alpine Club Everest/Lhotse Expedition" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m.high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 22nd May. 2003 at 06:50 AM to 08:40 AM.

Name of the Summiteers

1)     Mr. Taro Tanigawa (36 Yrs), Office worker, Hgashiizumi Komae shi, Tokyo, Japan.

2)     Mr. Koji Nagakubo (34 Yrs), Office worker, Nishiwaseda Sinnjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

3)     Mr. Yuichi Yoshida (33 Yrs), Sekimachiminami Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

4)     Mr. Takeshi Yamamura (20 Yrs) (Youngest Japanese) , Student, Shichirigahama Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa, Japan.

5)     Mr. Kenta Hirose (33 Yrs), Office worker, Noboritoshinmathi Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan.

6)     Mr. Phura Tshering Sherpa (33 Yrs), Sirdar, Lokhim-9, Solukhumbu,Nepal.

7)     Mr. Lhakpa Dorje Sherpa (37 Yrs), HAS, Sotang-6, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

8)     Mr. Name not known. 

The 9 member "Tokyo University of Agriculture Alpine Club Everest/Lhotse Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 15 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Yasunari Yamashita (64 Yrs), Chief Executive Officer from Miyamae suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Tarragona Al Sostre Del Mon Everest (3): The following 3 Sherpas of "Tarragona Al Sostre Del Mon Everest 2003" team was successful to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 26 May 2003 at 06:00 AM. Name of Summiteers

1.     Mr. Thukten Dorjee Sherpa (34 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

2.     Mr. Rita Dorjee Sherpa (25 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

3.     Mr. Mingma Dorjee Sherpa (36 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 7 members "Tarragona Al Sostre del mon Everest 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 25 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Jesus Elena Vera (50 Yrs), Civil servant from Pit-Roig, Tarragona, Spain.

Deutsch/Schweizerische Jubiläumsexpedition Everest 2003 & Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa ( Summits)

The following 3 members and 1 Sherpa of "Jubilaeiums Expedition Mt. Everest 2003" team was successful to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 26 May 2003 at 11.00 AM. Name of Summiteers

1.     Dr. Eike Herbert Mrosek (30 Yrs), Medical Doctor, Heilbronnerstr., VS-Schwenningen, Germany.

2.     Mr. Thomas Zwahlen, Mattenstr, Switzerland.

3.     Mr. Christian Rossel (36 Yrs), Railways Driver, Neumattstr, Switzerland.

4.     Mr. Pemba Chhoti (22 Yrs), HAS, Gaurisankar, Dolkha, Nepal.

The 12 members "Jubilaeiums Expedition Mt. Everest 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days.

and The following 1 member and 4 Sherpas of "Jublioliums Mt. Everest 2003" team was successful to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest)  on 26 May 2003 at 05.57 AM.

Name of Summiteers

1.     Mr. Paul Giorgio (1964), Real Estate Investor from Stone Street, Auburn, USA

2.     Mr. Da Nuru Sherpa (26 Yrs), HAS from Jubhing-1, Kharikhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

3.     Mr. Jangbu Sherpa (38 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Kharikhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

4.     Mr. Mingma Tshiri Sherpa (33 Yrs), HAS, Gaurisankar-1, Rolwaling, Nepal.

It is also reported that Mr. Da Nuru Sherpa , Mr. Jangbu Sherpa and fastest record holder Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa are the three brothers they have been successful to reach the summit of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on the same day.

The 12 members "Jubilaeiums Expedition Mt. Everest 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 6 April 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Eckhard Schmitt (56 Yrs) from Schaftlach, Germany.

and Mr. Lhakpa Tsheri Sherpa Climbing Sherpa from Chaurikharka-2, Solukhumbu, Nepal has been successful to Climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 26 May 2003 at 05.57 AM. along with 1 American and 3 Sherpas (Press Release No. 6 on 26 May 12.30 PM.). Mr. Lhakpa Tshering Sherpa is one of the Climbing Sherpas of the 12 members "Jubilaeiums Expedition Mt. Everest 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 6 April 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Eckhard Schmitt (56 Yrs) from Schaftlach, Germany.

and Mr. Lakpa Gelu Sherpa (36 yrs), Climbing Sirdar from Jubing - 1, KhariKhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal has been successful to hold the World record of Fastest Climbing on the top of World highest Mountain 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) for only 10 Hours 56 Minutes and 46 Seconds.

He had started for the Summit at  5.00 PM. on 25 May 2003 and reached on the Summit at 3hrs. 56 min. 46 sec. AM. on 26 May 2003 and he reached down to Base Camp at 11.20 AM. on 26 May 2003. He completed this ascent from Base Camp to top and reached down to Base Camp in 18 hours 20 Minutes.

  The previous world record was 12 hours 45 Minutes was set by Mr. Pemba Dorjie Sherpa (25 yrs) Climbing Sherpa from Rolwalling on 23 May 2003. It is also reported that Mr. Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa hoisted the National flag (6 feet tall made by brass)

Mr. Lakpa Gelu Sherpa was the Climbing Sirdar of 12 Members "Jubilaeiuns Expedition Mt. Everest 2003" permitted to climb 8848m high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge under the Leadership of Mr. Eckhard Schmitt (56 Yrs) Mountaineer from Shaftlach, Wiesseer Str., Germany. It is also reported that this is his tenth times Summit of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest).

American Team (Hoffman) 11 Summits: The following 4 members & 7 Sherpas of "Everest 2003 American Commemorative Expedition" team have been successful to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 26 May 2003 from 03:41 AM. to 07.40 AM. Name of Summiteers

1.     Mr. Robert Hoffman (61 Yrs), Retired Airline Manager, Belmont, California, USA.

2.     Mr. Thomas C. Burch (47 Yrs), Attorney, Scott Place, Greenbrae, California, USA.

3.     Mr. Brian Day O'Connor (43 Yrs), Real Estate Broker, McLellan Ln. Socttsdale, Arizona, USA.

4.     Ms. Maria Maki-Vadasz (49 Yrs), Mountain Guide/Director, Munlebach Way, Truckee, CA, USA.

5.     Mr. Appa Sherpa (43 Yrs), Sirdar, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

6.     Mr. Arita Sherpa (39 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

7.     Mr. Ang Pasang Sherpa (36 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

8.     Mr. Da Jangbu Sherpa (29 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung-8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

9.     Mr. Lhakpa Chhiri Sherpa (33 Yrs), HAS, Namche-6, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

10. Mr. Pemba Nurbu Sherpa (38 Yrs), HAS, Namche-2, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

11. Mr. Chhuldim Nuru Sherpa (37 Yrs), HAS, Namche-4, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 9 members "Everest 2003 American Commemorative Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge.

British (11) The following 6 members & 5 Sherpas of "2003 British Everest Expedition" team have been successful to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 26 May 2003 at 08:35 AM. Name of Summiteers

1.     Mr. Robert Mads Anderson (45 Yrs), Davenport Drive, Stamford, USA.

2.     Mr. Fredrick Harold Ziel (50 Yrs), Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA, USA.

3.     Mr. David William Hamilton (42 yrs), Mountain Guide, Castle road, Hartshill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK.

4.     Mr. Sibusiso Emmanuel Vilane (33 yrs), Nature Guide, Nationality South African,  Mbabans, Swaziland.

5.     Mr. Rodrigo Ponce Limon (27 yrs), Silicone Rubber Plant Manager, Av Cuauhtmoc, Ciudad, del Sol, Zapapon, Jalisco, Mexico.

6.     Mr. Alejandro Minakata Garibay (26 yrs), Student, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

7.     Mr. Thundu Sherpa (25 yrs), Climbing Sherpa, Gaurishankar-1, Dolkha, Nepal.

8.     Mr. Pasang Tenzing Sherpa (18 yrs) Climbing Sherpa, Gaurishankar-1, Dolkha, NepaL

9.     Mr. Dawa Tenzing Sherpa (27 yrs) Climbing Sherpa, Gaurishankar-1, Dolkha, Nepal.

10. Mr.Nima Tenzi Sherpa (23 yrs) Climbing Sherpa, Gaurishankar-1, Dolkha, Nepal.

11. Mr. Pema Tsering sherpa (32 yrs), Makalu-9, Sankhuwasava, Nepal.

IMG South 8 Summits: "The following 4 members and 4 Sherpa of "2003 IMG Everest Expedition" team was successful to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 30 May 2003 at 8.15 AM. Name of Summiteers

1.     Mr. David Hahn (42 Yrs), Mountain Guide, Taos Ski Valley, NM, USA.

2.     Mr. Gary Johnson (50 Yrs), Investor/Governor of New Mexico, Tierra Monte Ne, ALB, NM, USA.

3.     Mr. Benjamin Joseph Marshall (28 Yrs), Mountain Guide, North Willow St., Telluride, Co, USA.

4.     Mr. David John Pierce Jones (39 Yrs), Banker, Geneva, Swizerland. (Nationality British).

5.     Mr. Ang Pasang Sherpa (37 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung - 7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

6.     Mr. Ang Chhiring Sherpa (38 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung - 8, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

7.     Mr. Mingma Chhiring Sherpa (30 Yrs), HAS, Khumjung - 9, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

8.     Mr. Dorje lama (32 Yrs), HAS, Bhakanje - 2, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The 6 members "2003 IMG Everest Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Mt. Everest from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy five days from 25 March 2003 under the leadership of Mr. David Hahn (42 Yrs), Mountain Guide, Taos Ski Valley, NM, USA.

American Team (AA) 14 summits: The following 7 members & 7 Sherpa of "2003 AAI Mt. Everest Expedition" team has been successful to climb 8848 meter high Mt. Everest on 30 May 2003 at 12:15 PM. It is also reported that they had started for summit from camp IV (South Col) at 9:00 PM on 29 May 2003. Name of Summiteers

1.     Mr. Vernon Edward Tejas (50 Yrs), Mountain Guide, Warfield Pl, Anchorage, USA.

2.     Mr. Luis G. Benitaz (31 Yrs), Mountain Guide, Greenbeim, Boulder, CO, USA.

3.     Mr. James Patrick Clarke (40 Yrs), Chief operating officer, Monte Vista, Costa Mesa, CA, USA.

4.     Mr. Matthew Holt (41 Yrs), Banker, Red Post hill, London, UK.

5.     Mr. Paul Obert (53 Yrs), Physician, Bradford Place, Oklahoma, USA.

6.     Mr. Jean Michel Valette (43 Yrs), Independent Advisor, Mapel Avenue, Colorado, USA.

7.     Mr. Bruno Rodi (49 Yrs), President, Saint Jean, Mascouche, Quebec, Canada.

8.     Mr. Lakpa Rita Sherpa (37 Yrs), Sirdar, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

9.     Mr. Kami Rita (Thopkee) Sherpa (33 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

10. Mr. Mingma Tshering Sherpa (29 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

11. Mr. Kami Rita Sherpa (26 Yrs), HAS, Namche-7, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

12. Mr. Tsherri Sherpa (28 Yrs), HAS, Namche-5, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

13. Mr. Tshering Dorjee Sherpa (31 Yrs), HAS, Jubhing-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

14. Mr. Pemba Tenzing Sherpa (27 Yrs), HAS, Namche-4, Solukhumbu, Nepal.

The "2003 AAI Mt. Everest Expedition" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days from 1 April 2003. This Expedition team was organized by Sherpa Shangrila Treks & Expedition P. Ltd.

Italy Everest Speed (2 Summits): The Following 1 member & 1 sherpa of "Italy Everest Speed Expedition 2003" team have been successful to climb the summit of 8848m. high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) on 23 May. 2003 at 09:45 AM. Name of the Summiteers

1.     Ms. Manuela Di Centa (40 Yrs), Journalist, Anchorwoman from Bormio (SO), Italy.

2.     Mr. Dorjee Sherpa (38 Yrs), Namche-5, Solukhumbu, Nepal 

The 10 members of "Italy Everest Speed Expedition 2003" team was permitted to climb 8848 Meter high Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) from South East Ridge for the period of Seventy-five days from 9 April 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Manuel Massimo Lugli (42 Yrs), Tour operator from Modena (MO), Italy.

Note all the above Summits have been reported by the officials in Nepal.

In addition Sean Stephan Wisedale from the South African Team has been reported to have Summited Everest, however his summit has not yet been reported by Ministry of Tourism. We have now confirmed his summit...

This is a draft list we made today. Let us know who we missed... or .... e-mail everestnews2004@adelphia.net