Climbing the peaks of seven continents with the help of artificial legs
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. “Life is not meaningless just because there are defects in any part of the body,” said Hari Budhamagar, who returned from climbing Mount Vinson of Antarctica in minus 25 degree cold on January 5 with the help of a prosthetic leg. I am an example of success when you work hard. ”
Hari Budha Magar, a former Gorkha, has successfully climbed Mount Vinson at an altitude of 4,8 TAG_OPEN_div_43 92 meters above sea level. Born 46 years ago in the remote village of Mirul of Rolpa, Hari has become synonymous with courage for the world community.
Sharing his experience of climbing with RSS, he said, “It was very difficult to achieve this feat.TAG_OPEN_div_41 My fingers were freezing from the strong wind and the bitter cold. There was a kind of cold burning sensation on my face. I often doubted myself. I didn’t believe in God, and I was praying in my heart that we would succeed. ”
Budhamagar said that he was able to overcome the difficult challenge due to the high winds and the belief that the cold would not stop him from reaching the height.TAG_OPEN_div_39 Recalling that he was revived after conquering his death in the war, he said that every task has challenges but it takes self-confidence to overcome them. He believes that this is possible only with continuous and tireless efforts. “It’s an amazing feeling. I can’t describe how we made this possible. However, we have successfully climbed the highest seven peaks in all seven continents. I am very emotional. As a person with disability, I have accomplished this impossible task”, he said, adding, “I feel that this work done by Nepalis drinking water from the Himalayas will definitely contribute to making Nepal’s head high.” I would like to thank everyone who encouraged me and supported me in this work. ”
Magar has previously successfully climbed Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) on May 19, 2023, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in Tanzania, Africa (January 8, 2020), Denali (6,190 m) in Alaska (North America) on June 28, 2024, Aconcagua (6,961) in Argentina on February 22, 2025.TAG_OPEN_div_37 He also successfully climbed Punchakjeu (4,884 m) in New Guinea, Mont Blanc (4,809 m) in France on August 13, 2019 and Mount Vinson in Antarctica last Wednesday. At the same time, he set a new record for climbing the highest peaks of all seven continents even after losing part below the knees of both feet.
He climbed Mont Blanc in France because it was not now accessible even though the Seven Summits included the climb of Mount Elbrus (5642 m).TAG_OPEN_div_35 It is also recognized by the Guinness World Records.
{{TAG_OPEN_div_33} Hari, who climbed Mount Vinson of Antarctica with the help of a prosthetic leg and hoisted the Nepali flag, presented an example to the world that after overcoming every danger, a beautiful time will come. “As far as the eye can see, there was snow everywhere, it seemed miraculous and like heaven,” he said, sharing his experience of stepping on Mount Vinson. ”
“If someone like you says you can’t do something challenging because of your physical condition, then show me,” he recalled.TAG_OPEN_div_31 He expressed the belief that his success would send a positive message to change the lives of people with disabilities around the world.
Accompanied by all Nepali expedition team members Abiral Rai, Mingma Sherpa and Jangbu Sherpa, he set out for the base camp from Union Glacier in Antarctica.TAG_OPEN_div_29 His expedition team reached the summit of Mount Vinson at 10 pm on January 6, 2026.
Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier born in Mirul village of Thawang Rural Municipality in Rolpa, lost both his legs in an underground bomb explosion in 2010 while on foot patrol during the war with the Taliban in Afghanistan.TAG_OPEN_div_27 For 15 years, he served as a Gurkha soldier in Brunei, Kosovo, the Falklands and other countries. Hari, a father of three, lives with his family in Canterbury, Kent, UK.
He received the prestigious MBE award last year and is also the winner of the Pride of Britain Britain Pride Award.TAG_OPEN_div_25 After losing both legs, he even tried to commit suicide due to extreme depression and alcoholism, recalling those days that the opportunity of skydiving brought a new change in his life.
He said that the people of the country of the world’s highest peak heaven have been successful in sending the message that they have high courage and conviction.TAG_OPEN_div_23 He said he dedicated his success to the disabled community. He will be landing in Kathmandu on January 1 to share the happiness of his success. He said he plans to return to the UK and meet the British Prime Minister.
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