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'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja

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Aug 3, 2026

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BBC News - World15h ago

'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja

Nepal is mourning the deaths of several of its top mountaineers, including Nirmal Purja, after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak killed all 10 members of an expedition. Six of the deceased were Nepalese. Purja, known for climbing the world's 14 tallest peaks in a record six months, was a celebrated figure in Nepal for highlighting Nepali climbing guides. Tributes have poured in from across the country, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah stating Purja's "history of courage, dedication and contribution will always remain inspiring." The expedition went missing last Thursday on the 8,047m peak. Purja, a former British soldier, had previously been awarded an MBE. The article also notes sexual allegations made against Purja in 2024, which he denied. Other notable climbers lost include Pur Bahadur Gurung and Kili Pemba Sherpa.

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An avalanche killed all 10 members of an expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak, including six Nepalese climbers.

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Nirmal Purja, a British-Nepali climber known for scaling the world's 14 tallest peaks in over six months, was among those killed.

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Purja is remembered as a celebrated figure in Nepal for highlighting Nepali climbing guides.

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Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah stated Purja's 'history of courage, dedication and contribution will always remain inspiring'.

— Balendra Shah

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Students and staff at Purja's former school lit candles to mourn his death.

Aug 2, 2026

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after death is confirmed on Pakistan’s Broad Peak

British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, celebrated for his record-breaking ascent of all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in 2019, has died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The 43-year-old was leading a multinational expedition of nine other climbers when the avalanche struck on Thursday. His expedition company, Elite Exped, confirmed on Saturday that all climbers were lost, and search teams are working to recover their bodies. The expedition included climbers from Nepal, the US, Pakistan, Oman, and China. Elite Exped stated that the world has lost one of mountaineering's greatest climbers.

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Fox News - WorldYesterday

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, was among 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-tallest mountain in Pakistan's Karakoram range, on Thursday. Elite Exped, the expedition company, confirmed the deaths, mourning Purja as one of mountaineering's greatest climbers. A Pakistani rescue team recovered three bodies on Friday, including American Sarah Mallory Geis, but operations were temporarily halted due to weather. The search resumed Saturday to recover the remaining seven bodies. The climbers hailed from Pakistan, Nepal, China, Britain, and the United States. Purja was known for his 2021 Netflix documentary "14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible."

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Body of climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche

Rescue teams in Pakistan have recovered the bodies of seven climbers, including renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, from Broad Peak following an avalanche that killed ten members of an international expedition. The avalanche struck the 8,051-meter peak on Thursday, trapping the group. While seven bodies have been recovered, search efforts continue for the remaining three climbers, including a Pakistani guide. Nirmal Purja, also known as Nims Dai, was a former Gurkha and set a record in 2019 for climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in under seven months. The recovery efforts have been hampered by bad weather.

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Seven climbers' bodies, including Nirmal Purja's, were recovered from Broad Peak after an avalanche.

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An avalanche killed ten mountaineers on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range.

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Nirmal Purja was a former Gurkha and special forces soldier who set a record for climbing all 14 8,000-meter peaks in 2019.

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Three climbers, including a Pakistani guide, remain missing.

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Bad weather grounded helicopters, hindering rescue efforts.

Aug 1, 2026

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The Guardian - World News2d ago

Top mountaineer Nirmal Purja among 11 confirmed dead after avalanche in Pakistan

World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, a former UK Special Forces member, is among 11 climbers confirmed dead after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday. Purja was leading an expedition of 10 others on the 8,047-meter mountain when the avalanche occurred. Elite Exped, the company Purja co-founded, confirmed the deaths of Purja and other expedition members, including Nepali climbers Pur Bahadur Gurung and Nima Sherpa, as well as Omani climber Nadhira Alharthy and a US climber, Mallory Geis. The expedition included climbers from Nepal, the US, Pakistan, Oman, and China. Purja was known for his record-breaking ascent of all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in under seven months in 2019 and for leading the first winter ascent of K2.

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BBC News - World2d ago

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, his company Elite Expeditions confirmed. Purja, born in Nepal and a former British army serviceman, was famous for climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. Pakistani officials had previously reported the recovery of three other climbers from his expedition. Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah also confirmed Purja's death, noting that six Nepalese and four foreign climbers died in the Karakoram mountain range. Naila Kiani of the Alpine Club of Pakistan described Purja as an experienced and fearless climber.

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South China Morning Post2d ago

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

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

— Elite Exped

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

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

— Elite Exped

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The avalanche occurred on Broad Peak.

— Elite Exped

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 11 climbers confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.

Jul 31, 2026

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The Guardian - World News3d ago

World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain

World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers caught in a deadly avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. Rescuers have found four bodies, including those of Nepali climber Pur Bahadur Gurung and Omani national Nadhira Alharthy, the first Omani to climb Everest. The avalanche occurred around 9 am local time at 6,579 meters between camp two and three. GPS data indicated a rapid descent for several climbers, though Purja's tracker showed a subsequent shift in location. The expedition, led by Purja's company Elite Exped, included climbers from Nepal, the US, Pakistan, Oman, and China. Rescue efforts are ongoing, hampered by harsh weather conditions.

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BBC News - World3d ago

Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche

A ten-member international mountaineering team, led by Nirmal Purja, is feared missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range on Thursday. The group includes climbers from the United States, China, Oman, and Nepal. There has been no communication with the team since the avalanche hit midday. Pakistani mountaineering officials are coordinating with authorities to arrange a helicopter rescue for Friday morning, weather permitting. Broad Peak is the world's 12th highest peak and is considered a challenging expedition. The Alpine Club of Pakistan is mobilizing all available resources and praying for the climbers' safety and rescue.

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Associated Press (AP)3d ago

10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak

Ten international climbers, including five Nepalese, a Pakistani, an Omani, an American, and a Chinese national, are missing on Pakistan's Broad Peak after an avalanche struck their expedition. The team was led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, also known as Nims Dai. The Alpine Club of Pakistan received initial reports of the avalanche and has been out of communication with the climbers since. The club is coordinating with government officials to facilitate an immediate search-and-rescue operation, mobilizing helicopters and other resources as weather permits. Broad Peak is the world's 12th highest mountain, located in the Karakoram range.

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Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers caught in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak.

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Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,047 metres.

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Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai) climbed all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days in 2019.

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Ten international climbers are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan.

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The avalanche struck a team led by Nirmal Purja.

— Karrar Haidri