Lhakpa Sherpa's Everest Feats Spotlighted in New Netflix Documentary
'Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa' explores her record-breaking climbs and personal struggles.
- Lhakpa Sherpa holds the record for the most Everest summits by a woman, achieving it ten times.
- The documentary highlights her journey from an uneducated girl in Nepal to a celebrated mountaineer.
- Lhakpa overcame cultural and personal obstacles, including a violent marriage, to pursue her passion for climbing.
- The film also delves into her role as a single mother and her efforts to inspire her daughters.
- Directed by Lucy Walker, the documentary is now streaming on Netflix and is an Oscar contender.