In this episode, I talk to Sam Sidiqi, now the first Afghan mountaineer to summit Everest, about how his history-making expedition went, who he met along the way, and what he saw from the highest point on earth!

After interviewing him on Episode 11 of the Tales of Adventure podcast, Sam tells me all about the challenges that almost prevented him from standing on top of the highest mountain in the world. His remarkable determination is infectious, and his fantastic achievement serves as an inspiring message to the youth of Afghanistan, encouraging them to believe in their own capabilities and strive for greatness.

Motivated by his passion to foster mountain sports in Afghanistan, Sam embarked on his Everest expedition with the aim of raising awareness and generating funds for the development of skiing and mountaineering particularly in the remote highland regions. Through his charitable trust, Afghan Peaks, Sidiqi seeks to unlock the immense potential of Afghanistan's breath-taking mountains.

Reflecting on his monumental summit, Sam expressed his desire to empower Afghan boys and girls, instilling in them the belief that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Despite the challenges that Afghanistan has faced over the past decades, Sam believes the country possesses boundless potential for growth. Through hard work and unwavering determination, he aims to pave the way for a prosperous future.

Links:

1.     https://www.afghanpeaks.org

2.     https://www.instagram.com/afghanpeaks/

3.     https://www.facebook.com/AfghanPeaks

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