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Summit Justice

Summit Justice

By: Poppy Damon
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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.

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Poppy Damon
Politics & Government True Crime
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  • Summit Justice: Coming soon
    Feb 4 2025

    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.


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    1 min
  • E01 The Messi of the Mountains
    Feb 12 2025
    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.

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    29 mins
  • E02 Downfall
    Feb 12 2025
    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.

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    47 mins

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