The mountaineering feats of Nimsdai Purja
Chapter 1
From Gurkha soldier to elite climber
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Chapter 2
Project Possible and the fourteen peaks
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Chapter 3
The historic winter ascent of K2
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Chapter 4
Elevating the indigenous climbing community
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Master of The mountaineering feats of Nimsdai Purja
Ch 3 · The historic winter ascent of K2
Fun Fact
K2 winter temperatures: Winter winds on K2 can reach 200 kilometers per hour, making the wind chill feel like minus 80 degrees Celsius.
Glossary
summit (noun)
The highest point of a hill or mountain. In January 2021, Nimsdai Purja and nine other Nepali climbers successfully reached the peak of K2.
The highest point of a hill or mountain. In January 2021, Nimsdai Purja and nine other Nepali climbers successfully reached the peak of K2.
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What did Nims Purja uniquely do during the 2021 K2 winter climb that none of his teammates did?
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How many Nepali climbers stood together on the summit of K2 during the historic 2021 winter climb?
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What is the primary physiological risk of climbing above 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen?
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What did the Nepali climbing team do together as they approached the summit of K2 in winter?