Mountaineer Kancha Sherpa passes away

• Kancha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 Everest expedition, passed away in Kathmandu at the age of 92.

• Kancha was part of the team led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay that first conquered Mount Everest.

• His passing marks the end of a vibrant connection to one of the most iconic moments in mountaineering history.

• Although he did not reach the summit of Everest, he did reach the South Summit.

• He played a key role in the mission's success.

• Kancha worked in mountaineering until 1973. After that, he began guiding trekking groups.