Help Purnima to summit Mt. Dhaulagiri
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Namaste!
After successful and historic ascent of the toughest Mt. Annapurna I on April 16th, I'm ready to summit another 8000-er Mt. Dhaulagiri, world's 7th highest mountain, this season.
If successful, I'll be the first Nepali woman to climb mt. Dhaulagiri - another history in making. Please support in whatever ways you can for this adventurous and historical mission.
Love you all - Purnima
My Background:
Born and raised in the lap of Mount Manaslu in Gorkha district, Nepal, I've been working in Nepali media since eight years as a photojournalist. I have published photo stories related to Nepali economy. My work has been published in the New York Times as well.
Besides telling stories through my lenses, I explore mountains and raise the issues of Himalayas, particularly climate change and its impacts, as a leading female Nepali climber.
Mountaineering is not just walking up the mountains, but it’s a huge physical, mental and social determination and challenges to self.
We live in a society, where women are regarded to be soft, subtle and do household chores or adopt simple professions. Though changes are inevitable, there is still a lot to change especially in the perceptions toward women.
I'm trying to change this narrative and stereotypes by challenging myself and setting an example that nothing is impossible for a woman to achieve!
Expeditions:
Manaslu Expedition
To start with expedition, I successfully scaled Mt. Manaslu in 2017, the mountain located in her home district Gorkha. My village Arughat is often called the gateway to Manaslu. Once known as 'Killer Mountain', I stood atop Manaslu (8,163m) on September 26, 2017
Though Gorkha is renowned all over the world for bravery, sadly there are minimal examples from women in mountaineering. I believe I've encouraged those women and it has boosted their confidence.
Mount Everest Expedition
After the successful expedition of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), I felt that I could reach on top of the world - Mt. Everest too. After a great deal of hardships and struggle, I scaled mt. Everest on May 19, 2018, which is also the proudest moment of my life.
This expedition was probably one of the most challenging ones in my life, however, with many well-wishers and supporters backing me I was able to achieve this rare feat.
AmaDablam Expedition
One and half years after summiting the world’s highest peak, I climbed Mount AmaDablam On November 10, 2019.
I wanted to raise climate change induced crisis seen in Nepali mountains, which many believe as source of nearly 2 billion people living in downstream.
Aimed at highlighting current state of Nepali mountains I had chosen Mt. AmaDablam (6812), one of the most beautiful mountains of the world. Reason: many climbers have complained impacts of climate change are visible in AmaDablam than any other mountains. I filmed effects of climate change in AmaDablam and placed a portrait of the young climate change activist and Time Person of the Year Greta Thunberg to draw attention of world leaders towards melting Himalayas.
What Next? Mount Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri
With your love and generous support, I was able to summit Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m) on April 16th. This was indeed the toughest mountain to climb. I'll be posting more updates, however I'm already on a mission to scale Mt. Dhaulagiri, please continue to support me whatever ways you can. Love! - Purnima.
After successful and historic ascent of the toughest Mt. Annapurna I on April 16th, I'm ready to summit another 8000-er Mt. Dhaulagiri, world's 7th highest mountain, this season.
If successful, I'll be the first Nepali woman to climb mt. Dhaulagiri - another history in making. Please support in whatever ways you can for this adventurous and historical mission.
Love you all - Purnima
My Background:
Born and raised in the lap of Mount Manaslu in Gorkha district, Nepal, I've been working in Nepali media since eight years as a photojournalist. I have published photo stories related to Nepali economy. My work has been published in the New York Times as well.
Besides telling stories through my lenses, I explore mountains and raise the issues of Himalayas, particularly climate change and its impacts, as a leading female Nepali climber.
Mountaineering is not just walking up the mountains, but it’s a huge physical, mental and social determination and challenges to self.
We live in a society, where women are regarded to be soft, subtle and do household chores or adopt simple professions. Though changes are inevitable, there is still a lot to change especially in the perceptions toward women.
I'm trying to change this narrative and stereotypes by challenging myself and setting an example that nothing is impossible for a woman to achieve!
Expeditions:
Manaslu Expedition
To start with expedition, I successfully scaled Mt. Manaslu in 2017, the mountain located in her home district Gorkha. My village Arughat is often called the gateway to Manaslu. Once known as 'Killer Mountain', I stood atop Manaslu (8,163m) on September 26, 2017
Though Gorkha is renowned all over the world for bravery, sadly there are minimal examples from women in mountaineering. I believe I've encouraged those women and it has boosted their confidence.
Mount Everest Expedition
After the successful expedition of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), I felt that I could reach on top of the world - Mt. Everest too. After a great deal of hardships and struggle, I scaled mt. Everest on May 19, 2018, which is also the proudest moment of my life.
This expedition was probably one of the most challenging ones in my life, however, with many well-wishers and supporters backing me I was able to achieve this rare feat.
AmaDablam Expedition
One and half years after summiting the world’s highest peak, I climbed Mount AmaDablam On November 10, 2019.
I wanted to raise climate change induced crisis seen in Nepali mountains, which many believe as source of nearly 2 billion people living in downstream.
Aimed at highlighting current state of Nepali mountains I had chosen Mt. AmaDablam (6812), one of the most beautiful mountains of the world. Reason: many climbers have complained impacts of climate change are visible in AmaDablam than any other mountains. I filmed effects of climate change in AmaDablam and placed a portrait of the young climate change activist and Time Person of the Year Greta Thunberg to draw attention of world leaders towards melting Himalayas.
What Next? Mount Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri
With your love and generous support, I was able to summit Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m) on April 16th. This was indeed the toughest mountain to climb. I'll be posting more updates, however I'm already on a mission to scale Mt. Dhaulagiri, please continue to support me whatever ways you can. Love! - Purnima.
Organizer
Purnima Shrestha
Organizer
Bellingham, WA