Kathmandu, May 28 -- Nepali mountaineering icon Kami Rita Sherpa has once again made history, reaching the summit of Mount Everest for a record 31st time and further extending his world record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak.

The 54-year-old climber stood atop the 8,848.86-metre summit at around 4am on Monday under stable weather conditions, according to Mingma Sherpa, chairman of Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organiser.

Kami Rita was serving as the lead climbing guide for the Indian Army Adventure Wing Everest Expedition, led by Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Joshi.

"This new feat cements his status as the record holder for the highest number of ascents to the top of the world - a record that no one else has come close...