She had attempted to climb Mount Everest three times but did not succeed until April 22, 1993, when she reached the summit by the South Col via the Southeast Ridge route.
Meanwhile, a member of the team and five-time Everest summitter Sonam Tshering Sherpa got seriously sick at south summit and, despite Pasang Lhamu's efforts to help, did not survive his illness.
Directed by Nancy Svendsen, the film highlights her extraordinary journey to become the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest and the challenges she faced in her pursuit.
[6][7] Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on March 3rd, 2022.
This significant honor highlights Pasang Lhamu Sherpa's legacy as the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest.