Pasang Dawa Sherpa – Bio

Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Independent Mountain Guide (CTSS)

Pasang Dawa Sherpa (widely known by his nickname “PaDawa”) was honored with the Adventure Tourism Excellence in Mountaineering award recognizing his extraordinary achievements, which include successfully climbing Mount Everest an astounding 29 times.

Pasang Dawa has established his position in second place behind only Kami Rita Sherpa (who has 31)—for the most Everest summits of all time.

Born and raised in Pangboche—one of the oldest village settlements in the Khumbu region of Nepal, which has resisted modernization and remained intertwined with its proud culture, spiritual traditions, and ancient history—Pasang Dawa began his career as a porter. Over the years, he became an experienced and well-qualified Himalayan Sherpa Guide whose favorite mountain has always been Ama Dablam.

Pasang Dawa Sherpa first ascended Everest in 1998—assisting British adventurer Bear Grylls—and accomplished his 28th summit of the world’s tallest peak on May 15, 2025, while privately leading American Robert Alt one-on-one for the expedition.

Representing his legendary profession with the utmost competence, Pasang Dawa Sherpa is 48 years old and married with a grown son who is a Gurkha. Together with his wife, Pasang Dawa owns and operates a popular snooker hall and tea house in Dingboche where he excels at the cue sport.