Famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja dies in Pakistan avalanche

Purja gained fame by scaling all 14 peaks taller than 8,000 meters in a little over six months in 2019

A major search was launched after an avalanche struck the expedition high on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The confirmation ended hopes of a rescue and marked the loss of one of the world's best-known high-altitude climbers.

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

The 43-year-old prodigy was killed in an avalanche that hit Broad Peak, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir at an altitude of around 7,000 metres, on Thursday.

The avalanche struck on Thursday, cutting off contact with the international expedition led by 43-year-old British-Nepali climber Purja on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan.

World-renowned climber had been leading expedition on Broad Peak when avalanche struck A world-renowned Nepali mountaineer and former UK Special Forces member has died after being among 11 climbers caught in a deadly avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Nirmal Purja was killed leading an expedition of 10 other people on

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak

Born in Nepal'sDhaulagiri region, Nimsdaihad a distinguished 16-year military career, spending six years in the elite Gorkha regiment, and ten years in the United Kingdom's elite Special Boat Service (SBS).

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, Aug 1 (Reuters) - 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

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.

World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed killed following lethal avalanche in Pakistan  CNN

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.

Nirmal Purja set a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains and became widely known after a Netflix documentary chronicling his journey was released.

The Netflix-famous climber died, among nine others, climbing the world's 12th highest mountain.

The expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.

Nirmal Purja: Former Royal Marine and Netflix star killed after deadly Pakistan avalanche  gbnews.com

Nirmal Purja, a world famous mountaineer and former Royal Marines soldier has died in Pakistan after an avalanche, while leading an expedition of 10 climbers

Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan mountain avalanche  The Times

Josh Milton | Senior science and technology reporter Published August 1, 2026 1:14pm Updated August 1, 2026 1:16pm Nirmal Purja (centre) was a famed mountaineer (Picture: AFP) A former British Army soldier died after 10 mountaineers were hit by an avalanche in Pakistan on Thursday. Nirmal Purja was leading a group up B

Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan, hiking company says  Reuters

Disaster struck on the world's tallest mountains in Pakistan on Thursday.

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.

Nirmal Purja cause of death: What did the Nepalese mountaineer who climbed all 14 eight-thousanders in 190 days die of at the age of 43?  MARCA

Nepalese mountaineering icon Nirmal Purja (file photo) has been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad PeakNirmal “Nims Dai” Purja, the legendary Nepal-born mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in a record six months and six days, has been confirmed dead after an avalanche stru

The remains of an American mountain climber who got caught in an avalanche in Pakistan were found on Friday, according to Pakistani officials.

Pakistan rescue teams have resumed a high-altitude search for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered.

Search resumes for missing climbers after avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak  Toronto Star

Officials say rescuers backed by military helicopters have resumed the search for at least six members of a 10-member climbing team who went missing this week after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, a day after authorities found four bodies and recovered three of them despite harsh weather in the region

Officials say rescuers backed by military helicopters have resumed the search for at least six members of a 10-member climbing team who went missing this week after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, a day after authorities found four bodies and recovered three of them despite harsh weather in the region

Search resumes for missing climbers after avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak  AP News

Four bodies, including that of an American climber, have been recovered since the avalanche struck on Thursday. The fate of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was still unclear.

American climber Sarah Mallory Geis was among at least 10 mountaineers caught in a Broad Peak avalanche as rescue teams search for others.

Ten people were caught in an avalanche Thursday in the Karakoram range, including the renowned Nepalese climber known for summiting all 14 of the world's highest peaks in record time. Four bodies were located, and the search is set to continue Saturday.

Omani climber Nadhira Al Harthy dies after avalanche hits Pakistan's Broad Peak  thenationalnews.com

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Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak located four bodies on Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said.

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Famed British Mountain Climber Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan  WSJ

Ten international climbers, including renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are missing after an avalanche struck their team on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range on Thursday, with the army leading rescue efforts.

A renowned mountaineer and Netflix star, who scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks in 189 days in 2019, is believed to be caught up in an avalanche at Broad Peak in Pakistan.

A renowned mountaineer and Netflix star, who scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks in 189 days in 2019, is believed to be caught up in an avalanche at Broad Peak in Pakistan.

The group was being led on an expedition up the peak by record-breaking mountaineer and former UK special forces soldier Nirmal 'Nims' Purja

Record-breaking mountaineer and former UK Special Forces soldier Nirmal 'Nims' Purja is among 10 climbers reported missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak

The group, led by a record-breaking mountaineer and a former British Marine, have been out of contact for several hours since the avalanche struck on Thursday afternoon

NewsWorldNirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak The climbing group is said to include an American, a Chinese national, an Omani, and five Nepalis. 1 min readJul 31, 2026 05:14 AM IST First published on: Jul 31, 2026 at 05:14 AM IST Pakistani mountaineering officials say t