After fighting depression and alcoholism, he found solace in activities such as skiing and climbing.
He then hoped to inspire others and change their perceptions of disability.
Budha Magar set his mind on a sizeable goalreaching the summit of Mount Everest.
The 43-year-old father of three first thought about climbing Everest in 2018.
I believed this myself because that is what I saw.
That is how I grew up.
All of my jackets were completely freezing.
It was all frozen.
Once at the top, the former soldier screamed, We did it!
During asatellite call, he explained what it took to get there.
Harder than I could have ever imagined.
Budha Magar added that those closest to him were also a source of inspiration.
Without the support of so many this expedition simply wouldn’t have been possible.
Now, the man is safely back from the mountain.
My lifetime goal is to change the perceptions people have of disability.
My life changed in a blink of an eye.
Whatever happens, it happens for good.
