Jordan Romero, who was only 13 years old when he accomplished this amazing achievement, holds the record for being the youngest person to climb Everest. On May 22, 2010, he as well as his father, Paul Romero, and three Sherpa guides scaled Mount Everest. Jordan’s feat surpassed the previous record held by Ming Kipa, a Nepalese girl who scaled Everest at the age of 15 in 2003, and made him the youngest person to do so.
Jordan Romero was born in California, the United States, on July 12, 1996. He became interested in mountaineering at a young age and, by the time he scaled Everest, had already conquered six of the Seven Summits—the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Along with his father, who also ascended the Seven Summits with him, he was joined by three Sherpa guides who assisted them in negotiating the perilous terrain.
Although Jordan Romero’s accomplishment received widespread plaudits, it also caused controversy because some people questioned whether it was safe to let a young child of her age attempt such a difficult feat. Jordan and his group did stress that they followed the rules established by the Nepalese government and took all essential safeguards.
It’s unknown if Sanni and Alex are still dating, which is a related question. One of the climbers highlighted in the film “Free Solo,” which followed Alex Honnold’s trip as he attempted to climb El Capitan without the use of ropes or safety gear, was Sanni McCandless. The film also focused on Honnold’s partnership with Sanni and their struggles to reconcile his dangerous enthusiasm with their union.
Although the couple was still together after the documentary ended, they have kept their relationship status a secret. Honnold revealed in a recent interview that although they were no longer dating, they were still friendly. Despite having broken up, Sanni and Alex still collaborate and have a shared love of climbing and exploration.