Hari Budha Magar: From Afghanistan Veteran to Everest Climber

Journey from Nepal to the Gurkhas

• 🇳🇵 Hari Budha Magar hails from a remote village in western Nepal, where he grew up until age 19.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Influenced by his father's unfulfilled army aspirations, Hari joined the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1999, being selected from over 12,000 applicants.

Injury in Afghanistan and Recovery

• 💥 On April 17, 2010, while on patrol in Helmand province, Hari lost both his legs due to an IED explosion.
• 💔 He describes initial feelings of shame and a difficult two-year period where he contemplated suicide, struggling with his new identity as a disabled person.
• 💪 Hari emphasizes that his service continues through disability awareness, aiming to inspire others.

The Role of Charities and Support Systems

• 🤝 Hari credits charities, including The Not Forgotten, with providing crucial support, confidence, and a lifeline during his darkest times.
• 🎗️ He highlights that without this support, his story might have ended tragically.
• 🎖️ He also acknowledges the importance of his military unit and community in his recovery and transition.

Conquering Mount Everest

• 🏔️ In May 2023, Hari became the first double above-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest, fulfilling a childhood dream.
• ⚙️ He adapted his prosthetic legs with specialized crampons and metal plates to navigate the challenging icy terrain.
• 🌍 This achievement aimed to raise disability awareness and inspire others to pursue their own