The Mountain Said ‘Not Yet’—But He Kept Climbing

Are you the one who will complain, or are you the one who will fight back and become the hero of your own life? Meet my friend – someone who reshaped his body, mind, and future.

Three failed attempts. Manaslu; turned back at Camp 3. Nun; summit slipped away. Ama Dablam; beaten by brutal weather. Every time, the mountain said ‘Not yet.’

Most would have taken the hint. He didn’t.

He went back, trained harder, studied every mistake, and waited for his moment. And on September 21, 2024, at 6:45 AM, the mountain finally let him in.

From struggling with weight to sculpting himself into a bodybuilder, from disappointment to one of the toughest summits in the world; this is a story of patience, grit, and the climb that finally happened. Today, he’s here to share that moment.

What Changed After Three Failures?

After being turned back three times, what made this attempt different? Surjo took a step back, reworked his training, and approached Ama Dablam in a new way.

The Climb That Finally Happened

On September 21, 2024, at 6:45 AM, Surjo stood on top of Ama Dablam. It wasn’t just a summit—it was the culmination of years of struggle, failures, and learning.

Watch the Full Podcast

This is more than a climbing story—it’s about persistence, adaptation, and the mental strength to keep going. Watch the full episode on Stories with Venky to hear it from Surjo himself.