Pasang Phuti Sherpa is a respected high-altitude mountaineer and professional trekking and climbing guide from the Solukhumbu region of Nepal. She has successfully summited Mount Everest and holds a Guinness World Record with her husband, Ang Dawa Sherpa, for the fastest time to climb Everest by a married couple — reaching the summit in 2 days, 7 hours, and 36 minutes on 16 May 2019.
Mountaineering Background
Pasang's mountaineering background includes expeditions on Ama Dablam, Mera Peak, and Lobuche Peak, along with extensive experience on technical routes and high passes throughout the region. She is recognised for her strong climbing ability, calm leadership, and steady decision-making in challenging environments.
Guiding Philosophy
Her approach to guiding emphasises preparation, safety, and the wellbeing of every climber. As one of the few female high-altitude guides in Nepal, she brings a grounded and disciplined approach to every expedition she leads.
Role in the Trust
As a founding member of the Himalayan Sherpa Family Trust, Pasang Phuti actively supports community outreach, clothing drives, and educational initiatives across Solukhumbu — bringing her firsthand understanding of the challenges facing Sherpa families to every programme the Trust runs.
