The Armchair Traveller: 14 Peaks with Nepal’s Nirmal Purja

It is The Sunday Times’ Pick of the Week, The Guardian’s  Film Choice, and the Dochouse cinema in London extended its original screening, the film "14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible" by ex-gurkha Nirmal Purja (or Nims) is an instant hit.

All over the world, the highly inspiring film can be seen on Netflix where it reached the top 7 not even 5 days after release. It is the real life story of Nepalese climber Nims attempting the impossible: summitting the world’s 14 highest peaks in just seven months. Besides all the arrangements in terms of visa and climbing permits, that is two(!) 8,000+m peaks per month. Two times a month finding himself within what mountaineers call the ‘death zone’. 

 

Watch the trailer here:

 

As Nims explains himself: “14 Peaks is about the real lifetime grit, pushing human limitations, dreaming for the bigger purpose, believing in yourself and making the impossible- possible!”

 

If you’re an aspiring mountaineer yourself, we have some excellent, hands-on beginner courses in Nepal such as Mera Peak and Pachermo Peak.

Advanced mountaineers may like the Cholo Expedition, Mera & Island Peak Expedition via Amphu Labsta, and mountaineering sections of our Great Himalayan Trail.
 

All a bit too high up there for you? Make it to Everest Base Camp under your own steam on one of the trekking itineraries that we have over the past 40 years refined to perfection.

 

Seen the film already? What 'impossible' has it inspired you to do? Let us know in the comments.