Episode #1790
Nims Purja
Books mentioned
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Nims Purja is a Nepal-born mountaineer and former Gurkha and Special Forces soldier who discusses his record-setting project to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. He reflects on winter K2 climbing, Everest expeditions, high-altitude rescues, expedition ethics, and environmental challenges, while also considering sacrifice, criticism, purpose, and personal growth.
What they talked about
- Nims Purja's Gurkha background and selection process
- Training regimen for Special Forces selection
- Planning and funding the 14 peaks project
- Climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in seven months
- Filming the documentary with no prior experience
- Near-death experience on K2 with oxygen theft
- Big Mountain Cleanup project for mountain waste
- Mindset of passion, risk-taking, and ignoring negativity
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