Hari Budha Magar MBE

Hari Budha Magar MBE is a Guinness World Record holder who made history in May 2023, as the world’s first double above-knee amputee to successfully summit Mount Everest.

But, he didn’t just stop there. After previously climbing Mt. Blanc (Europe) and Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa) in preparation for Everest, Hari went on to push his limits even further by taking on the highest peaks across all seven continents.
Demonstrating resilience, perseverance, innovation and an unshakable positive mindset, Hari has broken new boundaries in mountaineering, becoming the first double above-knee amputee in history to complete the 7 Summits.

Completing the 7 Summits challenge stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit when perceived limitations are removed. Hari hopes to motivate others to push beyond their own boundaries and inspire them to “climb their own mountains and conquer their dreams, whatever they may be.”

CONQUERED SUMMITS:
· January 2026 – Mt. Vinson (4,892m), Antarctica
· October 2025 – Puncak Jaya (4,884m), Oceania
· February 2025 – Aconcagua (6,961m), South America
· June 2024 – Denali (6,190m), North America
· May 2023 – Mt. Everest (8,849m), Asia
· January 2020 – Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m),Africa
· August 2019 – Mt. Blanc* (4,810m), Europe

Serving for 15 years in the British Army’s legendary Gurkha regiment, Hari’s journey from injured veteran to record-breaking mountaineer is nothing short of extraordinary. Originally from Nepal, Hari served across five continents with the Royal Gurkha Rifles in the British Army, and in 2010, lost his legs in Afghanistan after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED).

Following this life changing event, he made it his mission to inspire and make awareness of disability globally and change perceptions. Hari made major headway in changing perceptions towards disability in 2018, after successfully lobbying officials in Nepal to overturn a ban that prevented people with a disability from climbing Everest. Today, he continues to campaign globally for greater inclusion and opportunity.

Through his incredible journey, Hari is continually raising awareness of disability and shining a light on how people with disability are perceived, and also how they perceive themselves. He doesn’t see barriers as obstacles, but as opportunities to demonstrate what is possible with the right mindset.

Redefining what is possible in mountaineering, Hari’s pioneering climbing techniques and prosthetic innovations have led him to a successful partnership with Ottobock, a global medical technology leader in advanced prosthetics, helping to make advancements so many others may benefit.

Hari has dedicated his life to making awareness of disability. His key objectives are to give hope and optimism to those who are struggling and help them to find the courage to take on challenges and fulfil their dreams.

Warm, engaging and endlessly enthusiastic, Hari is a thoughtful, articulate speaker whose talks draw on the lessons he has learned – and continues to learn – across a remarkable life.

From Gurkha soldier, to wounded veteran, to record-breaking mountaineer, his story offers a motivational narrative with lasting resonance and global appeal.

INSPIRATION
Hari actively looks for opportunities to break new ground for people with disabilities and challenge the limits others place on them. He holds numerous disability mountaineering records earned on peaks across the world, has kayaked the full circumference of the Isle of Wight, taken on multiple skydives, tried his hand at paragliding, thrown himself off a bungee jump, and competed on the international stage as both a para-skier and golfer.

Through everything he takes on, Hari's driving purpose is to inspire audiences and reshape attitudes towards disability on a global scale. His outlook is simple: disability need not limit a life – success comes down to adapting.

Hari has delivered keynotes for organisations across the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, covering themes including Resilience, Teamwork, Adaptation, Mindset, Overcoming Adversity, Innovation, Disability and Inclusivity.

A truly exceptional pioneer who tests the physical, mental and perceptual limits of what's possible, Hari's story strikes a chord with audiences worldwide – a message all the more relevant given that 12–15% of the global population lives with some form of disability.

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