Ep. 410: The 7 Summits and Explorers Grand Slam with Tashi and Nungshi Malik

Ep. 410: The 7 Summits and Explorers Grand Slam with Tashi and Nungshi Malik

These twins are no joke. Their list of achievements are impressive, especially when you consider they're only 27 years old! This was an interview to remember and we hope you enjoy!

Take a look at what they've done together:

World records

  • First female twins to scale Mt Everest (Climbed at 21 years of age)
  • First siblings & twins to climb 'Seven Summits' (highest peaks in all continents)
  • First siblings & twins to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge
  • Youngest persons ever to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (until 12 April 2017, now held by Marin Minamiya of Japan)
  • First twins to reach South Pole on Skis (last degree)
  • First twins to reach North Pole on Skis, (last degree)
  • First female twins to scale Mt Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak on 2 December 2016

National and regional records

  • First South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge
  • Youngest and Fastest South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (two years and a month)
  • Youngest South Asians to scale the 'Seven Summits'
  • First Indian women to climb all 'Seven Summits' in first attempt (overall second Indian women and third Indians)
  • Youngest and fastest South Asians to reach North & South Pole on Skis (completed in less than four months)

Honours and awards

  • Awarded first New Zealand-India Sports Scholarship to study Graduation in Sport & Exercise at SIT, Invercargill, NZ
  • Attended US Dept of State's 'Global Sports Mentoring Program' for emerging women leaders in sports in Sep-Oct 2015
  • Conferred India's highest adventure honour 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award' 2015 by the President of India on 29 August 2016
  • On 23 October 2016, awarded 2016 Leif Erikson Young Explorer Award in Husavik, by the President of Iceland

How to follow them:

Twitter: here

Instagram: here

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episoder(1229)

Ep. 471: Thru-Hiking the PCT Revisited - Philip Kramer

Ep. 471: Thru-Hiking the PCT Revisited - Philip Kramer

Outdoor photographer and writer, Philip Kramer, found himself working too much and not outside having enough fun. So, in 2013 he sat down and gave some thought to his predicament. His decision was to ...

24 Jan 20191h 4min

Ep. 470: Riding a Bicycle to 48 States for Suicide Awareness - Daniel Hurd

Ep. 470: Riding a Bicycle to 48 States for Suicide Awareness - Daniel Hurd

Daniel has struggled with depression for years, even getting to the point he didn’t want to live anymore. After his most recent suicide attempt, he knew things needed to change, quickly. His friend de...

21 Jan 201947min

Ep. 469: Glamping Hub Co-Founder - Ruben Martinez

Ep. 469: Glamping Hub Co-Founder - Ruben Martinez

Ruben Martinez wanted to do something that "forced" he and his friend to always be able to hang out. The idea they came up with? Glamping Hub, a travel booking platform similar to Airbnb, but for uniq...

18 Jan 201941min

Ep. 468: Ultra Running and the UTMB Race Revisited - Anna-Marie Watson

Ep. 468: Ultra Running and the UTMB Race Revisited - Anna-Marie Watson

Anna-Marie Watson grew up in an outdoor-loving, adventurous family. The adventures continued as she served nearly a decade in the British Army. Upon leaving the military, she knew she did not want a s...

17 Jan 20191h 3min

Ep. 467: Adventure Racing in South Africa - William Cairns

Ep. 467: Adventure Racing in South Africa - William Cairns

William has been adventure racing for 12 years with a total distance of 7000km of human-powered racing. His team doesn't go for the podium but focuses on having an excellent time being in the great ou...

14 Jan 201956min

Ep. 466: Breaking into the Ski Industry with Powder7 Founders/Owners - Jordan and Amy Jones

Ep. 466: Breaking into the Ski Industry with Powder7 Founders/Owners - Jordan and Amy Jones

Leaving a great job with good benefits to start a company that's technically illegal to operate out of your apartment is a big jump at best, completely irrational and foolish at worst. Today, Amy and ...

11 Jan 20191h 6min

Ep. 465: A 2-Month Paddling Trip Down the Green River Revisited- Heather Hansman

Ep. 465: A 2-Month Paddling Trip Down the Green River Revisited- Heather Hansman

Heather Hansman is a freelance journalist who has also been a raft guide and ski patrol member in her past. In the summer of 2016, she spent 2 months on a raft floating the Green River through Wyoming...

10 Jan 201958min

Ep. 464: Exploring an Underwater Airplane Graveyard - Brandi Mueller

Ep. 464: Exploring an Underwater Airplane Graveyard - Brandi Mueller

Today’s guest, Brandi Mueller, is an avid diver and underwater photographer. She’s dived in over 30 countries and works as an instructor for much of the year. Her passion for diving is infectious and ...

7 Jan 201952min

Populært innen Vitenskap

fastlegen
rekommandert
rss-rekommandert
jss
tingenes-tilstand
sinnsyn
dekodet-2
forskningno
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid
fjellsportpodden
hva-er-greia-med
villmarksliv
rss-paradigmepodden
rss-nysgjerrige-norge
diagnose
vett-og-vitenskap-med-gaute-einevoll
nevropodden
noen-har-snakket-sammen
tidlose-historier
grunnstoffene