Kenton Cool
Kenton Cool is a renowned British mountaineer, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in high-altitude climbing. Born in 1972, he has made history by summiting Mount Everest a record-breaking nineteen times, more than any non-Nepali climber. Cool first reached the summit of Everest in 2004 and has continued to return nearly every year since, demonstrating his deep passion for the mountains and resilience in the face of challenges, including a serious climbing accident in 1996 that nearly ended his career. His recent ascent to the peak on May 14, 2023, further solidifies his legacy in the mountaineering community.
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Kenton Cool achieved his 20th ascent of Everest, the most summits by a non-Nepali.
30 years after ‘Into Thin Air’ disaster, Everest has changed. Now the weather isn’t the only big threat
United States· 2026-05-30
Kenton Cool successfully summited Everest for the 19th time, extending his record for the most summits by a non-Nepali guide.
Kami Rita Catat Rekor Ke-31 Pendakian Gunung Everest
Indonesia· 2025-06-02
Kenton Cool successfully climbed Everest for the 19th time, extending his record for the most summits by a non-Nepali guide.
Kami Rita Catat Rekor Ke-31 Pendakian Gunung EverestIndonesia· 2025-06-02Kenton Cool set a record for the most climbs of Everest by a non-Nepalese person at the age of 51.
Šerpa Kami Rita uzkāpis Everestā 31. reizi / Diena
Latvia· 2025-05-28
Kenton Cool has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for non-Nepalese climbers.
「珠峰男」第31次登頂破世界紀錄 (19:30) - 20250527 - 國際 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-05-27
Kenton Cool holds the record for the most climbs of Everest among non-Sherpa climbers with 19 ascents.
Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 31st time - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-27
Kenton Cool is the record holder among non-Sherpas with 19 summits of Mount Everest.
Šerpa Kami Rita pridal ďalší výstup na Mount Everest a prekonal svoj vlastný rekord
Slovakia· 2025-05-27Kenton Cool reached the summit of Everest for the 19th time, breaking the record for the most summits by a non-Sherpa climber.
كامي ريتا يسجل صعوده الـ31 لقمة إيفريست
United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-27
Kenton Cool summited Everest for the 19th time, also breaking his own record for the most climbs for a non-sherpa.
Nepali sherpa breaks own record with 31st summit
United Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Kenton Cool is a high-altitude mountain guide known for summiting Everest 19 times.
Un alpinista británico bate un récord de ascensos al Everest con 19 veces, pero sigue sin superar a los sherpas | El Montañista | Deportes
Spain· 2025-05-20Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest mountain for a non-sherpa.
British Kenton Cool reaches record 19th summitUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19
Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa guide.
Mount Everest: British mountaineer breaks climbing record for non-NepaliUnited States· 2025-05-18
Kenton Cool successfully climbed Mount Everest for the nineteenth time, breaking his own record as the most successful non-Nepali climber.
يصعد إلى قمة أعلى جبل في العالم 19مرةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-18