A British war veteran who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan has made mountaineering history. Hari Budha Magar, 46, became the first above the knee double amputee to summit the highest mountain on every continent after reaching the top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica this week.
The final climb took three grueling days in brutal conditions, with temperatures dropping to 13 below zero. Magar said the difficulty of the terrain meant he was often crawling on all fours as he pushed toward the summit, but the view made every struggle worth it.
“A disability shouldn’t limit the size of your dream,” he said, encouraging others to adapt, seek help, and keep going.
Magar lost both legs 15 years ago in an IED explosion while serving in the British Army and later battled mental health challenges before finding new purpose through adventure and sport.
His seven summit journey began in 2018 and included overcoming a ban on disabled climbers in Nepal, a ruling he helped overturn before summiting Mount Everest in 2023.
Today, through his Conquering Dreams 7 Summits challenge, Magar raises money for disability and veterans’ charities while proving that with determination, support, and innovation, anything is possible.
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