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Episode 5 ~ Krish Thapa, ex-SAS mountain Leader
Chrish Thapa, Krish Thapa, Entrepreneur, Adventure, Adventurer, Mountaineer, Mountaineering, Ice climbing, Ice climber, ice axe, Everest, K2, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Makalu, Sustainable Himalayan Foundation, HST Adventures, Not-for-profit, Charity, Founder Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chrish Thapa, Krish Thapa, Entrepreneur, Adventure, Adventurer, Mountaineer, Mountaineering, Ice climbing, Ice climber, ice axe, Everest, K2, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Makalu, Sustainable Himalayan Foundation, HST Adventures, Not-for-profit, Charity, Founder Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Episode 5 ~ Krish Thapa, ex-SAS mountain Leader

In episode 5, I talk to ex-SAS mountain leader, charity founder, and former Gurkha soldier, Krish Thapa about adventure philosophy.

Born in a village near AnnaPurna, Nepal and joining the British Army at a young age, Krish has led and summited expeditions to some of the highest and most challenging peaks in the world, notably: Everest, Dhaulagiri; Makalu; Manaslu and K2!

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Episode 4 ~ Justin Oliver Davis
Justin Oliver Davies, Mountaineering, Mountaineer, Adaptive athlete, Endeavour, Entrepreneur, Adventure, Adventurer, Millennial Chris Shirley MA FRGS Justin Oliver Davies, Mountaineering, Mountaineer, Adaptive athlete, Endeavour, Entrepreneur, Adventure, Adventurer, Millennial Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Episode 4 ~ Justin Oliver Davis

In episode 4, we talk to retired soldier, double amputee, mountaineer, adventurer and keynote speaker: Justin Oliver Davis (aka inspiration through adversity).

In 2011 Justin was serving with 2nd Battalion The Rifles, in Afghanistan. While leading a patrol when unfortunately he stood on an IED resulting in the loss of both of his lower legs.

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Episode 1 ~ Toby Cronshaw
Mountaineering, Ice climbing, Mantis tools, Entrepreneur, Graphic designer, Perseverance, Toby Cronshaw, Climber, Climbing, Millennial Chris Shirley MA FRGS Mountaineering, Ice climbing, Mantis tools, Entrepreneur, Graphic designer, Perseverance, Toby Cronshaw, Climber, Climbing, Millennial Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Episode 1 ~ Toby Cronshaw

Toby Cronshaw: owner and designer of Mantis Tools; mountaineer; snowboarder; graphic designer; climber and speed-wing enthusiast.

Hear how Toby’s experiences as a youngster helped shape him, his love of graphic design, 80’s adventure sport branding and the influences that inspired him to create an indoor ice climbing tool and how the demand has kept him on his toes (and in the laboratory!)

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