Avalanche on Broad Peak Leaves 10 Climbers Missing, Including Nirmal Purja
On July 30-31, 2026, an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range, leaving 10 international climbers missing, including renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Four bodies have been recovered, including climbers from Oman, Nepal, and the United States. Search and rescue operations by the Pakistani Army and Alpine Club are ongoing, hampered by weather. The incident has also halted summit attempts on nearby K2 in solidarity.
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Veteran Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's Body Found Three Days After Avalanche on Broad Peak
The body of renowned Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja was discovered on August 2, 2026, three days after an avalanche swept him and nine other climbers away on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region. The Alpine Club of Pakistan reported that Purja's body was found at approximately 5,700 meters, along with three additional bodies whose identities remain unconfirmed. So far, five of the ten climbers' bodies have been recovered. The group included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the United States, and China. Recovery efforts are hampered by difficult terrain, avalanche risk, and poor weather preventing helicopter use. Purja, 43, was known for climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in just six months and six days in 2019, and was attempting to climb all 14 eight-thousanders twice.
Read sourceRenowned Nepalese Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Killed in Avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja, 43, has been confirmed dead along with other members of his expedition team following a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan on July 30, 2026. The avalanche struck around midday at approximately 6,600 meters altitude, cutting off contact with the international team. Rescuers have recovered four bodies, with search operations continuing for the remaining climbers. Purja was famous for summiting all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in just over six months during his 2019 'Project Possible' expedition, and was part of the first successful winter ascent of K2 in 2021. He previously served in Britain's Brigade of Gurkhas and Royal Marines' Special Boat Squadron. The expedition included climbers from Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, China, and the United States.
Body of Veteran Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Found After Avalanche on Broad Peak
The body of renowned Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja was discovered on August 2, 2026, three days after an avalanche swept him and nine other climbers away on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that Purja's body was found at approximately 5,700 meters, along with three additional bodies whose identities are unconfirmed. So far, five bodies have been recovered, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining five. The avalanche struck on July 30, 2026, affecting climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the United States, and China. Purja, 43, was famous for climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in six months and six days in 2019. Recovery operations face challenges due to difficult terrain, avalanche risk, and poor weather preventing helicopter use.
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Avalanche Accident in Pakistan: Body of Famous Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Found
The body of renowned Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been found following an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. The avalanche struck a ten-member expedition on Thursday as they ascended to the summit of the 8,047-meter peak at around 6,600 meters altitude. Purja's mountaineering company, Elite Expeditions, confirmed his death on Saturday. Bodies of three other group members—an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepalese man—were also found. Rescue teams continued searching for missing members using drone footage, which showed additional bodies. The 43-year-old Purja was attempting to become the first person to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks twice without supplemental oxygen. He previously climbed all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days in 2019 and achieved the first winter ascent of K2 in 2021.
Read sourceBody of Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Found After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan
The body of renowned Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been found following an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, his company Elite Expeditions confirmed on Saturday. The avalanche struck the ten-member expedition on Thursday as they ascended to the summit of the 8,047-meter peak at around 6,600 meters altitude. Three other bodies have been recovered: an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepalese man. Rescue teams continued searching for missing members on Saturday after weather halted operations on Friday. Drone footage has revealed additional bodies. Purja, 43, was attempting to become the first person to climb all 14 eight-thousanders twice without supplemental oxygen. He previously climbed all 14 within six months and six days in 2019, and led the first winter ascent of K2 in 2021.
Read sourceMountaineer Nirmal Purja Confirmed Dead in Broad Peak Avalanche
An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range struck a ten-member international expedition on Thursday, killing four climbers including world-renowned extreme mountaineer Nirmal Purja. The 43-year-old Nepalese-British climber's body was found, confirmed by his company Elite Expeditions. Other victims include an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepalese man. Rescue teams resumed searching on Saturday after weather delays, with drone footage revealing additional bodies. Purja was attempting to become the first person to climb all 14 eight-thousanders twice without supplemental oxygen. He previously set a record in 2019 by climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days, and led the first winter ascent of K2 in 2021.
Read sourceClimbing company confirms mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and other members of his expedition died in a powerful avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan on July 30, 2026, his company Elite Expeditions confirmed. The avalanche struck while the 10-person team was ascending at around 6,600 meters. Rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers—an American woman, an Omani woman, and a Nepali man—flown to a hospital for identification. Purja, a 43-year-old British-Nepali former Gurkha and Royal Marine, had broken multiple climbing records, including climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in six months. Nepal's Prime Minister offered condolences. A survivor who left the expedition early narrowly avoided the tragedy. Search operations continued under challenging conditions.
Read sourceRenowned Nepalese Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Killed in Pakistan Avalanche on Broad Peak
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja, 43, has been confirmed dead along with other members of his expedition team following a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan on July 30, 2026. Rescuers recovered four bodies from the 10-member international team, which included climbers from Pakistan, Oman, China, and the United States. Purja was famous for summiting all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in just over six months under his 2019 'Project Possible' expedition, and was part of the first successful winter ascent of K2 in 2021. He previously served in Britain's Brigade of Gurkhas and Royal Marines' Special Boat Squadron. His climbing company Elite Exped confirmed the tragedy in an Instagram post. Search operations involving the Pakistani Army and Alpine Club of Pakistan continue.
Read sourcePakistani Rescuers Recover 3 Bodies of 10 Climbers Missing on Broad Peak After Avalanche
Pakistani rescuers have recovered three bodies from the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak in the Karakoram range following a devastating avalanche. The missing climbers include famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known for his record-breaking ascents. A total of four bodies have been recovered so far, including an American climber. The avalanche struck a group of climbers on the mountain, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation. The incident has also shocked teams on nearby K2, who have aborted their summit pushes in solidarity. The search for the remaining missing climbers continues amid difficult weather and terrain conditions.
Renowned Nepalese Climber Nirmal Purja Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja, 43, and five other climbers are missing following a devastating avalanche on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak on July 30, 2026. The 10-member international team lost communication at 6,600 metres. Four bodies have been recovered, including Omani climber Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy and Nepali climber Pur Bahadur Gurung. Search operations continue for Purja and five others, involving the Pakistani Army and the Alpine Club of Pakistan. Purja is famous for summiting all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres in six months (Project Possible, 2019) and leading the first winter ascent of K2 in 2021. He previously served in Britain's Gurkha and Royal Marines Special Boat Squadron.
Read sourceMountaineering Star Nirmal Purja and Nine Others Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak
An avalanche struck an international expedition on Broad Peak (8,047 m) in Pakistan, leaving ten mountaineers missing, including renowned extreme mountaineer Nirmal Purja. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the incident, stating that contact with the group has been lost. The expedition includes climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the United States, China, and other nations. Authorities are coordinating a search and rescue operation with helicopters, pending weather conditions. Purja, a British-Nepali citizen known as 'Nims Dai,' set a record in 2019 by climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in 189 days, a feat documented in the Netflix film '14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible.' The article also notes a separate tragedy on Russia's Mount Elbrus, where five Bosnian climbers died after straying from their route in bad weather.
Read sourceAvalanche on Broad Peak: First Bodies Found, Nirmal Purja Among Missing
An avalanche struck an international expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan, leaving ten mountaineers missing, including world-renowned extreme mountaineer Nirmal Purja. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that at least two climbers have died: a woman from Oman and a Nepali mountaineer. Two additional bodies have been found but not yet officially declared dead. Contact with the group was lost on Thursday, and a helicopter search operation is underway. Purja, a British-Nepali star known for climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in 189 days, is among the missing. The article also briefly reports a separate mountaineering tragedy on Russia's Mount Elbrus, where five Bosnian climbers died after straying from their route in bad weather.
Read source10 Climbers Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan
An avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 31, 2026, leaving 10 climbers feared missing, including world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai), a former British Special Forces member. Purja made history in 2019 by climbing all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in six months. The Alpine Club of Pakistan received 'deeply concerning' reports of the avalanche, and there has been no communication from the team since. The incident occurred as over 200 foreign climbers advanced toward higher camps on K2, Gasherbrum I, and Broad Peak after weather improved. Some reports indicate Purja's GPS tracker is still moving, raising hopes for their safety.