Nepali mountain guide Kami Rita Sherpa achieved a record-breaking 31st ascent of Mount Everest on Tuesday. The 55-year-old Sherpa, guiding climbers for over three decades, reflected on his career in an interview, discussing the increasing popularity of luxury Everest expeditions, the use of xenon gas in climbing, and the impact of climate change on the mountain's future.

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