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Nadhira Al Harthy
Person AthleteNadhira Al Harthy, first Omani woman to summit Everest, died in Pakistan avalanche.
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Nadhira Al Harthy, a pioneering Omani mountaineer and the first woman from Oman to successfully summit Mount Everest, has been identified as one of the climbers who perished in a recent avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The avalanche tragically claimed the lives of ten mountaineers from an international expedition. Rescue teams have been working to recover the bodies of those lost. Al Harthy's recovery marks a significant moment in the aftermath of the disaster, highlighting the risks faced by high-altitude climbers. Her achievement as the first Omani woman to conquer Everest had already cemented her status as a notable figure in the mountaineering community. Her death underscores the perilous nature of expeditions on some of the world's most challenging peaks and brings attention to the international effort to bring closure to the families of all the climbers involved in the Broad Peak incident.
Last updated: August 29, 2026
