Canadian double-amputee climbs Everest without prosthetic arms

Canadian climber Sudarshan Gautam may not have arms, but his dreams extend far beyond the reach of many who do.

Gautam, a 31-year-old Calgary resident who was born in Nepal, reached the summit of Everest on Monday, becoming the first athlete with two arms amputated to climb the mountain without prosthetic limbs, according to Sun News Network.

He lost his arms as a child while flying a kite from a roof top, according to the biography on his Facebook page. The kite hit an electrical wire, burning his arms so badly the doctor amputated the limbs.

A post from Gautam's account said that he had reached the summit at 10:55 a.m and he was feeling proud. An update to the post said it was written by a childhood friend, Shiba Chaulagain.

"This is due to the inspiration of you, all the supporters," the post said.

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A photo album shared on the same page shows Gautam in training, descending buildings while suspended with climbing gear and supported by a helper.

Gautam has already climbed Mount Yala and hiked a large part of the Bolivian mountain Pequeno Alpamayo, according to Sun News Network.

In 2006, a New Zealand climber became the first double amputee to reach Everest's summit, after losing both of his legs to frost bite during a previous climbing expedition, according to the BBC.

The broadcaster reported that he scaled Everest with two prosthetic legs and a pair of spares just in case he might need them.

He wasn't in need of any spare resilience.

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