Gerald Strickland

@Hari_BudhaMagar Amazing! What an achievement by @Hari_BudhaMagar . A man who has faced more adversity than many of us can ever imagine has shown us that anything is possible. We salute you.

BREAKING NEWS – Hari Budha Magar creates history as he successfully conquers Everest At around 3pm on May 19th, Hari stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the first ever double above-knee amputee to scale Mt Everest. Thirteen years after losing his legs in Afghanistan, Hari has proved disability is no barrier to reaching the 8,849 metre peak. Hari’s climb was made possible by a world class team of Nepalese climbers, led by Expedition Leader @krisnathapa22 . At the top, Hari shouted “We did it!”, a reference to, and in recognition of, the team effort that enabled this success. Over a satellite phone call, made possible by @NSSLGlobal to his team off the mountain, he added; “That was tough. Harder than I could have ever imagined. We just had to carry on and push for the top, no matter how much it hurt or how long it took. If I can climb to the top of the world then anyone, regardless of their disability, can achieve their dream. No matter how big your dreams, no matter how challenging your disability, with the right mindset anything is possible. “When things got really tough it was the thought of my amazing family and everyone who's helped me get onto the mountain that pushed me to the top. Without the support of so many this expedition simply wouldn't have been possible.” Hari is now safely down at basecamp and is urging supporters from around the world to dig deep as he raises money for five veteran charities including Team Forces, the Gurkha Welfare Trust, Pilgrim Bandits, Blesma, and On Course Foundation, with the aim of raising over £884,900, the height of Everest plus two zeros. To support Hari’s Everest appeal, visit crowdfunder.co.uk/p/harieveresta… To make this climb happen, Hari has been supported by over 30 organisations including @TeamArmyUK, @Barrattplc, @brandingscience, @ottobockuk, @Therabody and the Oriental Club, plus over 600 individuals. Support for which he is immensely grateful and without which the attempt would not have happened. Thank you everyone for believing in Hari, you have all been a part of creating history. PICTURES FROM THE EVEREST SUMMIT COMING 21st MAY. Image used is from Mera Peak summit.

EVEREST BREAKING NEWS - HE'S DONE IT! 43-year-old @Hari_BudhaMagar has stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the first ever double above the knee amputee to scale Everest! Hari summitted at around 3pm on May 19th! [pics to follow - Hari show here on Mt Mera]

@Hari_BudhaMagar Good luck @Hari_BudhaMagar with every step of the way. You have set yourself the most demanding challenge, and every member of the Royal Gurkha Rifles is by your side. We may not be on the mountain, but we are with you

Update from Hari’s Team Off the Mountain – Just an update to say that earlier this week Hari and team went back up the mountain and today went from camp 2 to camp 3 successfully and will make the push for the summit over the coming days, weather and conditions dependant. Hari and the team will all be focussed on the summit attempt for the coming days and an update will be forthcoming. Our thoughts and wishes for success are with Hari, his expedition leader Krish Thapa and his amazing team on the mountain. Just prior to heading back up Hari expressed “I am so grateful for the support and generosity of so many amazing individuals and businesses that have enabled this expedition to take place." Barratt Homes are one such that heard about his Everest expedition and have joined to help him create history. They are a large supporter of the Armed Forces, employing over 200 ex-Armed Forces personnel, as well as supporting @RBLI. Plus, they are involved in helping children with disabilities through their partnership with @WhizzKidz Thank you @Barrattplc not just for helping Hari to create a wider legacy around changing perceptions on disability, but for the wonderful work you are doing to support other veterans and people with disabilities. Pictures Abiral Rai #HariBudhaMagar #conqueringdreams #everestbasecamp #ebc #everestexpedition #everest #mounteverest #nepal #himalayas #gurkhas #gurkha #veterans #veteran #prosthetics #amputee #doubleamputee #amputeelife #abovekneeamputee #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #krishthapa #hstadventures #mountaineer #climbing #mountain

@Hari_BudhaMagar Good luck Hari

So far, there are 454 climbing permits are issued to climb Mt. Everest this season. All 454 climbers plus our amazing Sherpas have our own ‘REASON WHY’ to climb Mother Goddess of the World ‘Chomolungma’. I respect everyone’s reason why but also the mountain and mother nature. My reason why is ‘Disability Awareness.’ I wish you all climbers and supporting Sherpa brothers and sisters a successful and safe climbing. If you see me crawling and struggling on the mountain, please tap my shoulder or kick my ass and tell me ‘keep going brother!’ See you on the mountain 🙏🏼 . . . #haribudhamagar #conqueringdreams #pilgrimbanditscharity #hstadventures #ottobock #teamforces #leki #dell #bremont #mauk #cnc #intake99 #rsuk #pilgrimbanditscharity #parajumpers #barrattshomes #oncoursefoundation #blesma #everest #himalayas #mountains #sungod #krishthapa #thegurkhawelfaretrust #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #gurkha #rgr #nepal🇳🇵

@Hari_BudhaMagar Good luck Hari. Climb safe

Finally, it’s happening…..

@JohnnyFennPhoto Enjoy the break @JohnnyFennPhoto . You're doing amazingly

I didn’t know how much we needed a rest until we stopped yesterday. We have walked (apart from 2 days sheltering from the weather) every single day for 7 weeks. Around 600 miles. And now 7 weeks is complete and 9 remain - we are so nearly halfway! I h… instagr.am/p/CpFJeb6rDIy/

@Hari_BudhaMagar @everest70th @Himalayan_HTUK @gwtorg @OnCourseCharity @Blesma @PilgrimBanditsU @Gurkha_Brigade An incredible challenge by @Hari_BudhaMagar

On The Sun today. thesun.co.uk/news/21191866/… @everest70th @Himalayan_HTUK @gwtorg @OnCourseCharity @Blesma @PilgrimBanditsU @Gurkha_Brigade

@JohnnyFennPhoto Go Johnny! Perfect preparation

First week of preparation for my trek across the whole of Nepal. . Wearing the boots in and new gym membership. . Details in the bio 👆🔝 . How would you be preparing?

@jonnylaws1 @seven_questions @8a5bd1dc9d19431 @paulwafer Slightly better tents

@ArmyInWales @Gurkha_Brigade Shyabash Tavoleto. Maintaining the standard!

@Gurkha_Brigade Gurkha Company (Tavoleto) Waterloo Lines 👏👏👏

A hat-trick of gold medals 🏅 on #ExerciseCambrianPatrol today. Congratulations to the Combined Arms School France team @UKinFrance the @9RegimentRLC patrol and the Gurkha Company (Tavoleto) Waterloo Lines patrol. Tremendous effort 👏👏👏 @BritishArmy @Gurkha_Brigade

In their 27 years, the Royal Gurkha Rifles have not only maintained the traditions and standards of their forebears, but also built a reputation of their own. A real privilege to spend time with the First Battalion to see their dedication and professionalism firsthand @armyCO1RGR

@PhilPhilclark1 @TheRestHistory In that case, I shall listen

Very much enjoying @TheRestHistory

@OnTheRails On it!

@cuttacklegion Hi Gez. I think you might like The Railway to Heaven.. sadly no train to Nepal ..yet..

Love having four books now on my website 'shelf'. If you are in need of some rail trip ideas, then still time to catch up on some of my past adventures before Silver Streak is published next month! matthew-woodward.com/books/

@jonnylaws1 Oh yes

This airborne JNCO leadership cadre, for 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, shows the tests young soldiers go through to develop their leadership skills and excellent commanders in battle.

@bealejonathan It might not be, but you can't fault the intention. I'd rather fight with good people next to me.

Not sure that’s true:

The Untold Story of the Hero Gurkha Victoria Cross Holders Who Helped Win the War in Burma. Read the story on our website by Lieutenant General Sir Peter Royson Duffell KCB CBE MC. bit.ly/GenDufffell_Bu… #Gurkhas #VJDay75 #NeverForgotten