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Nirmal Purja's incredible rise from a soldier in the British Gurkhas to one of the world's most celebrated mountaineers is a story of grit and endurance. Yet, as his achievements drew global acclaim - allegations emerged in the New York Times that threatened to overshadow his legacy. Legendary mountaineer 'Nims' breaks his silence for the first time and responds to allegations that have shaken the mountaineering world. We delve into the journey that catapulted him to global fame and his record-shattering Himalayan ascents - as well as the tumultuous time since allegations first emerged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Check latest episodes from Summit Justice podcast

E01 The Messi of the Mountains

2025/02/12

How did Nims Purja go from British Gurkha to Special Forces maverick to acclaimed mountaineer? We deepdive into the world of mountaineering and the circumstances that made him able to achieve extraordinary feats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E02 Downfall

2025/02/12

When Nims gets his MBE in 2018 and manages to achieve his infamous ‘14 Peaks Project’ in 2019- his career is at an all time high. But soon, he says, he was making enemies on the mountain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E03 Smear

2025/02/13

We hear from Nims’s lawyer about a troubling series of accusations and how Nims and his team attempted to fight back. Could one man and his small band of associates be behind the negative stories appearing about him online? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E04 Stand Up Landing

2025/02/13

The New York Times publish series allegations of sexual misconduct. Nims’s world is shattered. He speaks for the first time about why he denies these stories and challenges the narrative that appeared about him. We ask: is it ever possible to disprove these types of claims? And what is the impact on both the accusers and the accused when they go to print? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summit Justice: Coming soon

2025/02/04

Introducing a new podcast about mountaineer Nims Purja. It’s a story of a meteoric rise to fame and a sudden fall from grace, when The New York Times publish serious allegations against him in 2024. Nims, speaking for the first time, categorically denies wrongdoing and alleges a smear campaign against him. But is this credible? And did The NYT fail to do their due diligence whilst investigating? Lifting the veil on journalism in the age of #metoo. Summit Justice will be available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.