"At 6,812 metres high, when I waved my white flag, I spontaneously cried, ‘Punjabi aa gye oye’ (Punjabis have arrived),” says Sukhvir Kaur, also known as Sukhi Bal, a Punjabi woman who has summited Mount Ama Dablam. Known as the ‘Matterhorn of the Himalayas’ for its pyramid-like peak and steep ridges, Ama Dablam is considered one of the world's most challenging climbs. Like the mountain she conquered, Sukhi too is tough and versatile. Originally from Chehal village in Punjab's Patiala district, she now works as a prison officer in Sydney and previously appeared in Punjabi films. To hear more about her remarkable journey and adventures, listen to the full podcast.
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