‘Everest Man’ Breaks His Own Record after Historic 32nd Climb Nirmal Purja's name is synonymous with high altitude climbing, particularly in relation to Mount Everest.
Born in Nepal and a former British Gurkha soldier, Purja made headlines in 2019 when he completed his historic 32nd climb of the world's highest mountain, breaking his own record in the process.
Understanding the Record Breaker: An Overview of Nirmal Purja's Achievements Purja has summited seven of the world's eight highest peaks, including K2 and Annapurna.