KATHMANDU, MAY 23
American deaf couple Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger for the successful ascent of Mt. Lhotse (8516m) this morning.
Earlier Scott and Shayna had conquered the Everest on 22 May, according to Mingma Sherpa, Chairman at Seven Summit Treks.
Scott and Shayna (USA), both born profoundly deaf, have climbed some of the world's highest mountains, like Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, Mont Blanc and Matterhorn.
"They become first deaf couple to scale Everest and Lhotse," he said.
Scott and Shayna picked up skills mostly by YouTube videos and asking others through paper and pen because of the lack of accessibility in outdoor education. They have made it their mission of bridging the gap between the outdoors and the deaf and hard of hearing community.
The duo climbers with twin brother Mingma Dorchi and Mingma Tenji from
Seven Summit Treks, according to Mingma.
