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Sam Sidiqi, mountaineer aiming to be the first Afghan to summit Everest
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Sam Sidiqi, mountaineer aiming to be the first Afghan to summit Everest

In episode 11, I talk to mountaineering charity Founder, Sam Sidiqi, who’s embarking on a hugely inspiring world-first mountaineering endeavour in 2023.

After unofficially becoming the first Afghan to summit the highest mountain in the US, Mount Denali (subject to official confirmation) in 2021, Sam will try to become the first Afghan to summit Everest in the spring 2023.

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Krish Thapa, ex-SAS mountain Leader
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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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Justin Oliver Davis, Adaptive Athlete
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Justin Oliver Davis, Adaptive Athlete

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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