Person of the Month

Apa (born Lhakpa Tenzing Sherpa), nicknamed "Super Sherpa" is a Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer who holds the record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest more times than any other person. He has climbed the mountain nineteen times as of May 2009.

Following his father's death when he was 12 years old, Apa had to take up the responsibilities of his family, consisting of his mother, two sisters and three young brothers. He dropped out of school and earned money working as a porter for mountaineering groups. His climbing career began in 1985, and he worked as a kitchen boy and porter for various groups but was not given the opportunity to reach the summit until 1990.

No kidding man, even Batu Caves i haven't climb for 19th times. He is the coolest guy in May, during the interview the reporter asked why all the ascent been done on May. Apa said because it is summer you idiot, there are no heavy storm. Avalanche is so mild you can even walk faster than it slides.

Just kidding ...