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Nirmal Purja Confirmed Dead After Avalanche Strikes Mountaineering Expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak

Nirmal Purja, a celebrated British-Nepali climber known for breaking world records, has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck a 10-member mountaineering expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. The 43-year-old climber, who famously climbed all 14 of the world's peaks over 8,000 meters in just over six months, was part of a team that included climbers from Nepal, the United States, and China. The disaster occurred on Thursday when a landslide hit the normal route of the 8,047-meter-tall peak. At least four deaths have been confirmed, including Purja, Omani climber Nadhira Al Harthy, Nepali climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, and American climber Sarah Mallory Geis. Rescue teams are currently navigating hazardous terrain to recover the remaining bodies. While some remains have been moved to Camp 1, others remain at higher elevations due to the steep and difficult conditions. The administration of the Pakistan Alpine Club has requested a long-line helicopter rescue, though military pilots are assessing the risk. Tributes have poured in from Nepal and the global mountaineering community, honoring Purja's legacy as a fearless and dedicated climber.

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