S5 Ep49: Talking to Krishna Thapa, former SAS soldier and mountaineer.

Krish grew up in the shadow of the Himalaya’s. As the oldest son within a Nepalese family, his responsibility within the Buddhist culture meant that he became a monk. He later attempted to join the Brigade of Gurkhas but failed. He tried again a year later and was successful. Later on he was the first Gurkha to pass selection and became a member of the Special Air Service. 

Krish spent the next 19 years within the regiment rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. During that time he became the leader of mountain troop, training his fellow SAS soldiers. He is a world renowned mountaineer and has lead many record breaking expeditions.

After leaving the military in 2021 he now spends his time as a spiritual guide and continues to take injured veterans into the mountains.

His website can be found here