Nirmal Purja Instagram – BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS.
My heart is still heavy from this last month. I am so proud of my @eliteexped team for the way they have pulled together to support each other, our clients and of course the families and friends of our beloved Anna and Mingmar.
I am now in Kathmandu – still working hard, alongside all the team, families and all authorities involved to get all the correct permissions needed to bring the helicopter to Shishapangma Camp 2 to bring them home.
It seems easy for a few people that have done a few 8000m summits on the fixed lines set by Nepalese climbers to become experts after these tragic events. But for me and my team, our experience is current, we live and breathe the mountains – it is my home for most of the year, no exped leader has as many successful 8000ers and climbs as I do. I would ask certain media to be respectful and remember that they are talking about four people that have lost their lives. It’s too easy for people to become “experts” after the event – but this is not right and it’s not fair – you have to be there, involved and in the moment and you need to know all the details and the full scenario on the ground. Reflection should be for the greater good, not for toxic headlines. Be compassionate and take positive action rather than negativity.
For us, we remain on standby for the helicopter mission, we hope for a positive resolution soon. Despite what the team have been through, we are looking forward – we know our loved ones would want us to. This week, we will welcome our Ama Dablam and @skydivenimsdai teams to Nepal. It seems strange to think about going back to the mountains again, however the mountains have always brought me peace and healing. And I have full faith in my team. They have proven themselves to be the best – kind, caring, resilient and knowledgeable.
#OneMountainCommunity I am proud to be part of.
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