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Hari Budha Magar Completes Seven Summits, First Double Above‑Knee Amputee to Do So

Custom prosthetics enabled a mission to promote disability inclusion, with fundraising for veterans' charities.

Overview

  • Magar reached Antarctica’s Mount Vinson (4,892m) on January 6 after a three‑day push in roughly −25C conditions, completing the Seven Summits.
  • The British Army Gurkha veteran lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan in 2010 and later spoke publicly about PTSD, suicidal thoughts and addiction.
  • A successful legal challenge in Nepal overturned a ban on disabled climbers, clearing the way for his 2023 Everest ascent and the broader campaign.
  • He used specialized prosthetics developed with Ottobock and a Parajumpers summit suit tailored for extreme cold to tackle the final climb.
  • His effort raises funds for The Gurkha Welfare Trust, Blesma, Team Forces, On Course Foundation and Pilgrim Bandits, following recognition with an MBE for disability awareness.