Spectra Series: Krishna Thapa - the Warrior Monk

Krishna Thapa Magar was one of only two Gurkhas from the Royal Gurkha Rifles to pass the highly selective entry to the British Special Forces, serving as head of the SAS Mountain Troops.

He operated on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan, demonstrating exceptional leadership under pressure, and was the first serving Warrant Officer to summit both Everest and K2.

Krishna Thapa holds nine world-first records in mountaineering, including leading the largest summit group ever to Everest, and making pioneering ski descents from peaks such as Dhaulagiri.

He has guided and inspired climbers from diverse backgrounds, including amputees, the visually impaired, and Parkinson's disease sufferers, on expeditions around the globe-it's not just about the climbing but about enabling others to overcome adversity.

As leader of Gurkha Everest Expeditions, he became the first serving Gurkha soldier to scale the world's highest peak while opening climbing routes and exemplifying teamwork and resilience.