Nepal’s famed climber and 9 others die in Pakistan avalanche

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-01 · 14:25 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known for his record-setting ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains, has died in an avalanche in Pakistan. His expedition organizing company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death on Saturday, stating he lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. The company also confirmed that other members of the expedition did not survive. The article does not provide further details on the number of other fatalities or the specific circumstances leading to the avalanche.

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The avalanche occurred on Broad Peak.

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Other members of the expedition also did not survive the avalanche.

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Nirmal Purja set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains.

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Nepali climber Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche during an expedition in Pakistan.

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Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains, died in an ‌avalanche during an expedition in Pakistan, his company said on Saturday.“Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad ⁠Peak,” his expedition organising company Elite Exped said on social media.“We have also received confirmation that other members of the expedition sadly did not ‌survive,” it added, without giving details.

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