Ngawang Norbu has successfully reached the summit of the Mount Qomolangma for seven times. [Photo/ Tibet.cn]

Ngawang Norbu, a well-known mountaineer and alpine cameraman, has successfully reached the summit of the Mount Qomolangma for seven times, and participated in the 50th anniversary of human being mountaineering the Mount Qomolangma, re-measuring the mount height, the Olympic torch escort transfer, and other important activities. Besides the Mount Qomolangma, he has ever been to the Sino-Nepalese friendship peak summit, Turkey Allah Mountain and other famous mountains. He also has joined the expedition to the Antarctic.

As a mountaineer, Ngawang has the standard body for alpine workers. He is in the thirties, about 1.70 meters tall, and looks lean and smart.

He was born in the Nylam County of Shigatse Prefecture in southwestern Tibet. In 1999, 18-year-old Ngawang entered the Mountaineering School as one of the first batch of students. Before Nyima Tsering, the founder and principal of the Tibet Mountaineering School came to Shigatse for enrollment, Ngawang Norbu had no life plans of mountaineering the Qomolangma.

Ngawang Norbu has successfully reached the summit of the Mount Qomolangma for seven times. [Photo/ Tibet.cn]

"I had never thought of climbing the mountain, though I live closely to the Qumulangma. I had never been there," Ngawang admitted.

Even when he came to the school, he still didn't understand the real meaning of mountaineering. Now, he not only knows the mountain in his daily life, but also truly comprehends the significance of being a mountain guide.

After graduation, Ngawang works as a mountain guide in the Holy Mountain Adventures Company, engaged in the mountain collaboration, mountain guiding and alpine camera shooting.

Ngawang Norbu has successfully reached the summit of the Mount Qomolangma for seven times. [Photo/ Tibet.cn]

He would participate in mountaineering activities for at least five times a year. In 2001, he even climbed the mountain for 10 times, which is a limit number even to professional mountaineers. The climbing season in Tibet is from April to May and August to October every year, and the time required for mountaineering is at least half a month. It means Ngawang would spend about half a year on the mountain each year.

As the man boarding the Qumulangma for the most times in China, Ngawang was not proud for his experiences. "Mountaineering asks for team work, and every one could reach the peak. I just have more opportunities than others," said Ngawang.

He still has a higher target.

"A Sherpa man has been to the summit for 15 times. I am only 32-year-old now, still young for a mountaineer. I believe I could have more chance to reach the top in future," said Ngawang.