Nirmal “Nims” Purja, the famed mountaineer from the Netflix documentary “14 Peaks,” has shared a heartfelt post on his social media platforms amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegations. He thanked his supporters, saying, “THANK YOU. Please know your faith in me is not misplaced.” Reflecting on his humble beginnings in Nepal, he emphasized his commitment to diversity and inclusion in mountaineering.
THANK YOU. Please know your faith in me is not misplaced.
I know many people say ‘Nims has a big ego, Nims always bigs himself up etc.’ I know that people either like or hate me. That’s ok. I came from nothing, a humble background in Nepal – I was a kid collecting firewood in… pic.twitter.com/JgT1NJoDck
— Nirmal Purja MBE (@nimsdai) July 3, 2024
The allegations, first reported by the New York Times, involve two women accusing Nirmal “Nims” Purja of unwanted advances. Experienced climber and former Miss Finland, Lotta Hintsa, and American doctor April Leonardo, described incidents where Purja allegedly kissed them without consent, made aggressive advances, or touched them sexually against their wishes.
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Purja denied these accusations in an Instagram story (see below), calling them false and defamatory, and has indicated that his legal team is taking action against the publications that reported these accusations.
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