We Asked Nims Purja about His Record and the Criticism He’s Faced
Frederick Dreier sat down with Purja to discuss the triumphs and tragedies from his 2022 climbing season.
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Nims Purja’s Record on the 8,000-Meter Peaks Is Safe—For Now
Kristin Harila was unable to obtain an entry permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma, putting her two peaks shy of the record.
“So many egos, so many beards”—This Thriller’s Killer Operates on an 8,000-meter Peak
Cliffhanger, The Eiger Sanction, The Ledge—climbing thrillers are nothing new. But what makes this novel different is that its author, Amy McCulloch, has actually climbed an 8,000-meter peak.
Nine Climbers You Should Know More About
From Honnold to Carlos Carsolio, to Daniel Woods and Ashima Shiraishi.
A Lead Auto Belay, Deaths, Honnold, and Some Surprises: Our Top Stories For 2021
Let's look back at the stories that resonated with readers in 2021.
“The Politics of Mountains Annoyed the Hell Out of Me” Nims Purja on Sherpa Culture
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