The 14 Peaks documentary
Released in 2021, the documentary showcased the extreme physical feats and the deep brotherhood of the Nepali team. It challenged colonial narratives of mountain exploration and inspired millions worldwide.
Chapter 1
From Gurkha soldier to elite climber
Chapter 2
Project Possible and the fourteen peaks
Chapter 3
The historic winter ascent of K2
Chapter 4
Elevating the indigenous climbing community
Ch 4 · Elevating the indigenous climbing community
diego Nepali K2 Winter Summit
Shoulder to shoulder we took our final steps, singing our song to the sky!
diego Purja and his team frequently risk their lives and records to rescue stranded climbers.
Fun Fact
Genetic adaptation: Sherpas have evolved unique blood physiology over thousands of years to thrive in low-oxygen environments.
diego Sherpas are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal renowned for their physiological adaptation to high altitudes.
Glossary
sherpa (noun)
A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering. In January 2021, Purja and nine Sherpas completed the historic first winter ascent of K2.
A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering. In January 2021, Purja and nine Sherpas completed the historic first winter ascent of K2.
BETA
diego Match Sherpas with their gear to discover how Nimsdai's team conquered the world's tallest peaks.
Quiz
From which Nepalese ethnic group do most of the high-altitude mountain guides in the Himalayas come?
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How does Nims Purja's advocacy impact the financial compensation of Nepalese mountain guides?
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Which mountain did Nims Purja climb to rescue a climber despite having already summited and being exhausted?
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What did Nims Purja do on Annapurna in 2019 that delayed his own record-breaking schedule?
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What is the name of the mountaineering company founded by Nims Purja to guide climbers?
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What is the title of the popular 2021 Netflix documentary that chronicled Nims Purja's 14-peak journey?