In this photograph taken on August 5, 2024, mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa poses during an interview with AFP in Kathmandu. At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement. With 13 of the world's highest peaks already behind him, he is now just one summit away from becoming the youngest person ever to conquer all 14 mountains towering above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet). His final challenge, Shishapangma in Tibet, awaits him next month -- if China issues a permit. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP)