Pasang Dawa Sherpa – Bio

Pasang Dawa Sherpa

Independent Mountain Guide (CTSS)

Pasang Dawa Sherpa (also known as “PaDawa” for short) was honored with the Adventure Tourism Excellence in Mountaineering award recognizing his extraordinary achievements including summitting Mount Everest an astounding 27 times—which puts him in second place behind only Kami Rita Sherpa. 

Born 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 has become an experienced and well-qualified Himalayan guide whose favorite mountain has always been Ama Dablam. 

Pasang Dawa first ascended Everest in 1998—assisting British adventurer Bear Grylls—and is seeking his 28th summit of the world’s tallest peak in May 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.