DAWA
YANGZUM SHERPA
Nepal’s pioneering mountaineer and the first female IFMGA Guide from South Asia to conquer 14 peaks, breaking barriers in adventure.
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, from
Eastern Nepal’s Gaurishankar,
cherishes the Himalayas.
In 2012, aged 21, Dawa Yangzum Sherpa reached Everest’s peak. Presently, she organizes yearly high-altitude climbing courses, empowering Nepali women to conquer life’s challenges.
At 13, Dawa Yangzum defied expectations, journeying to Kathmandu. There, she pursued her dream of summiting Everest and building a career in the mountains.
Dawa Yangzum shifted from running to ice and rock climbing at the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC), founded in 2003 by Conrad Anker and Jennifer Lowe-Anker, improving safety for Nepali climbers.
Inspired by the aid she got, Dawa Yangzum aims to empower girls like her, creating support for future Nepali women. She launched a yearly climbing course for them at KCC.
Sisapangma
Elevation: 8027 m
Summited: 9 Oct, 2024
Gasherbrum I
Elevation: 8080 m
Summited: 21 Jul, 2023
Gasherbrum II
Elevation: 8035 m
Summited: 17 Jul, 2023
Nanga Parbat
Elevation: 8126 m
Summited: 2 Jul, 2023
Cho Oyu
Elevation: 8188 m
Summited: 1 Oct, 2023
Gasherbrum I
Elevation: 8080 m
Summited: 21 Jul, 2023
Gasherbrum II
Elevation: 8035 m
Summited: 17 Jul, 2023
Nanga Parbat
Elevation: 8126 m
Summited: 2 Jul, 2023
Scientific Everest Expedition National Geographic
Elevation: 8000 m
Summited: 9 May, 2022
Broadpeak 1st Nepali Female
Elevation: 8051 m
Summited: 17 Jul, 2022
Annapurna I
Elevation: 8091 m
Summited: 16 Apr, 2021
Lhotse
Elevation: 8516 m
Summited: 25 May, 2021
Manaslu
Elevation: 8163 m
Summited: 27 Sep, 2021
Dhaulagiri I
Elevation: 8167 m
Summited: 7 Oct, 2021
Yalung Ri All Women Climb
Elevation: 5630 m
Summited: 10 Nov, 2020
Makalu
Elevation: 8485 m
Summited: 29 May, 2019
Denali
Elevation: 6190 m
Summited: 2 Jul, 2018
Aconcagua South American
Elevation: 6961 m
Summited: 25 Dec, 2018
Ski courses in Chamonix France
Ski courses in France with Legendary Anslem Baud
IFMGA/UIAGM Guide
Became 1st Asian female certified Guide
Summited: 28 Dec, 2017
Guiding in USA
Mt Rainer, Baker in summer
Started
Guiding in USA
Mt. Rainer
K2
Became youngest and first Nepalease women team to summit
Elevation: 8611 m
Summited: 21 Jul, 2014
Starts training for IFMGA
Started the Mountain Guide Course for IFMGA
Everest
Part of National Geographic and Northface expedition as Workers and Carrying loads.
Elevation: 8848 m
Summited: 21 Jul, 2012
US climbing Ranger in Mt Rainer
Volunteer Climbing Ranger first Nepali female to serve In US National Park as climbing Ranger
Everest
Part of National Geographic and Northface expedition as Workers and Carrying loads.
Elevation: 8848 m
Summited: 21 Jul, 2012
Awards
& Achievements
Dawa began pursuing IFMGA guide certification in 2013, achieving it four years later. During this time, she guided on Mount Rainier, conquered K2, nannied in Denver, and attempted Kangchenjunga.
Climbing Mount Everest (8848.86m)
2012
Broad Peak, first Nepali woman
2022
Manasulu, first woman to summit
2021
First winter ascent on Mt. Langdung (6357m)
2017
First Ascent on Mt. Cheki (6200m)
2010
Initiatives
and Community Projects
I too want to be a mentor who can help
people, especially women, take their
first steps towards their dreams.
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa
Highlights
of Latest Expedition
Makalu
- 29 May 2019
Lhotse
- 23 May 2021
Kangchenjunga
- 01 July 2023
K2
- 26 July 2014
Everest
- 25 May 2012