Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jim Morrison, 50, shares his experience as the first person to climb and ski Mount Everest.

Kathmandu, Nepal — Famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the world's highest mountain.

These are Steve Obbayi’s words, and the ultimate reality that one facing a daunting and risky task has to contend with. It is as solemn as it is exciting for him to be the first Kenyan to attempt ...