Wow Nirmal Purja, former British Army Royal Gurkha Rifles and Royal Navy Social Boat Service. The first Gurkha to pass SBS selection as well, I believe, and was there as recently as 2018.
Sadly, a Spanish climber of the expedition (not on the party that made the ascent) perished when descending from acclimation.<p><a href="https://spainsnews.com/spanish-sergi-mingote-dies-after-suffering-an-accident-at-k2/" rel="nofollow">https://spainsnews.com/spanish-sergi-mingote-dies-after-suff...</a>
Nirmal Purja is an incredible athlete, and I find it strange that his achievements (like climbing all 8000+ meter peaks within six months) aren’t better known. He recently released a book, for those interested: <a href="https://www.nimsdai.com/beyond-possible-book" rel="nofollow">https://www.nimsdai.com/beyond-possible-book</a>
Reminds me of:<p><a href="https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/too-many-tourists/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/too-many-tourists/</a>