Apa Sherpa , 49 , of Nepal , successfully climbs Mount Everest for the first time . Apa says he climbs to raise money for his village , at the foot of the mountain . Eight people have died trying to scale Mount Everest . At more than two tons , Everest is the tallest mountain in the world .
Apa Sherpa , 49 , of Nepal , successfully climbs Mount Everest for the 19th time . Apa says he climbs to raise money for his village , at the foot of the mountain . More than 200 people have died trying to scale Everest . At 29,029 feet , Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world .