Alpine Club of Pakistan
Coverage of Alpine Club of Pakistan in the Nexus archive.
- Search team reaches Broad Peak base camp with body of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja
A search team recovered the bodies of Nirmal Purja and three teammates killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, but three climbers remain missing. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the remains would be returned to families, while recovery efforts continue.
- Search teams recover famed climber Purja's body and 3 others from Pakistan peak
Search teams recovered the bodies of British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, Chinese climber Zhong Wang, and Nepali climbers Nima Sherpa and Kilu Sherpa from Broad Peak in Pakistan, bringing the total recovered to seven after an avalanche killed 10 members of an international expedition. The Alpine Club of Pakistan described the recovery as one of the most technically challenging on the mountain.
- Pakistan teams search on foot for remains of climbers as weather grounds helicopters
Pakistan teams are searching on foot for remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak as poor weather halts helicopter operations. Eight bodies have been recovered, including Nirmal Purja, a Nepali-born climber. Pakistan's foreign minister expressed condolences and praised rescue efforts coordinated with international embassies.
- Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche
The remains of British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three other climbers were found on Broad Peak in Pakistan after an avalanche swept away an international expedition. Four additional bodies were previously located but only three recovered due to weather conditions, while search efforts continued for two missing climbers.
- Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche
The body of renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three others were found after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Four additional bodies were previously recovered, but harsh weather hindered further efforts. Purja's expedition company and the Alpine Club of Pakistan mourned the loss.
- Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche
The remains of British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three others were found on Broad Peak in Pakistan after an avalanche struck an international expedition. Four other climbers were previously recovered, while two bodies remain missing. The Alpine Club of Pakistan and rescuers praised the efforts of military, civilian, and volunteer teams involved in the search.
- Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche
The remains of British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three others were found after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. A ground team recovered the bodies of Purja, Wang Zhong, Nima Sherpa, and Kili Pemba Sherpa, while four other climbers were previously recovered under harsh weather conditions.
- Alpine Club says Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body found on Broad Peak
The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body was found on Broad Peak after an avalanche claimed his team. The expedition, organized by Elite Exped, resulted in multiple fatalities, with recovery efforts hindered by challenging terrain and weather.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
Ten climbers, including British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, were confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Rescue teams recovered some bodies but harsh weather hindered efforts. The victims, from multiple nations, were mourned by their communities and rescue personnel.
- Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan
Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, and nine other climbers were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range. The tragedy occurred during an expedition led by Purja, with bodies recovered and recovery efforts ongoing due to challenging weather conditions.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
Ten climbers, including British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, were confirmed dead after an avalanche struck their expedition on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Search teams recovered four bodies in challenging weather, with efforts ongoing for the remaining climbers. The Alpine Club of Pakistan and Purja’s company, Elite Exped, expressed profound grief over the loss.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan have died
An avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak killed 10 climbers, including renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja. Search teams recovered four bodies amid harsh weather, with efforts continuing for the remaining six. Elite Exped confirmed the deaths, and the Alpine Club of Pakistan expressed condolences.
- All 10 climbers swept away by an avalanche in Pakistan have died, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said Saturday
An avalanche in Pakistan swept away 10 climbers, resulting in all of them dying, as confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan on Saturday. The incident occurred in Pakistan, with no survivors among the 10 climbers.
- Search resumes for missing climbers after avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
Rescuers are searching for six missing climbers after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, with three bodies recovered so far. The 10-member expedition included climbers from Oman, the U.S., Nepal, Pakistan, and China, led by Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai). Search efforts continue despite diminishing hopes.
- Search resumes for missing climbers after avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
Rescuers are searching for six missing climbers after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, with three bodies recovered so far. The expedition included climbers from Oman, the U.S., Nepal, and other countries, led by mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Search efforts continue despite diminishing hopes.
- Search operation to locate 7 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche resumes
A search and rescue operation to locate seven climbers missing after an avalanche at Broad Peak resumed following a pause due to adverse weather. Three bodies were recovered, and the missing climbers include Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and others from Nepal, Pakistan, and China.
- American climber's remains found after avalanche in Pakistan, other mountaineers still missing
The remains of American climber Sarah Mallory Geis were found after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain. Two other climbers from Oman and Nepal were also found, while several others, including renowned British-Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, remain missing. Rescue operations were temporarily halted due to harsh weather conditions.
- Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani mountain, sources say
Four bodies were found by Pakistani search crews after 10 climbers went missing following a suspected avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Among the missing is Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who holds a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains.
- Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies of the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche
Rescuers found four bodies of 10 missing climbers on Broad Peak in Pakistan after an avalanche, with six still missing. The team included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, America, China, and others, led by mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
- Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies of the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche
Rescuers in Pakistan found four bodies of ten climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak, with six still missing. The climbers included individuals from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the U.S., and China, led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
- Pakistan searching for 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche
Pakistani rescuers and the military are searching for 10 international climbers, including Nepali-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who went missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak. The climbers lost contact with base camp, and a team of experienced rescuers has reached the area where they were last seen.
- Search underway to locate 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche
A search operation is underway to locate 10 climbers, including Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, who went missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak. The Alpine Club of Pakistan coordinates with rescue teams, including Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters, to find the missing climbers, who are from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, China, and the United States.
- 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche
Ten climbers are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, led by Nirmal 'Nims' Purja, prompting the Alpine Club of Pakistan to seek rescue efforts. Meanwhile, an eight-member team successfully summited Gasherbrum II as over 200 climbers advanced on northern Pakistani peaks.
- 10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan
Ten international climbers, including a team led by Nirmal Purja, are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan reported the team lost communication following the incident, which involved five Nepalese climbers and Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi.
- 10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak
Ten climbers, including a renowned Nepalese mountaineer, are missing on Broad Peak in Pakistan after an avalanche. The Alpine Club of Pakistan is coordinating a search-and-rescue operation with government officials.
- 10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak
Ten international climbers led by Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing on Pakistan's Broad Peak after an avalanche. The Alpine Club of Pakistan is coordinating a search-and-rescue operation with government officials.
- 10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak
Ten international climbers led by Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing on Broad Peak in Pakistan after an avalanche. The Alpine Club of Pakistan is coordinating a search-and-rescue operation, with efforts hindered by weather and operational conditions.
- 10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak
Ten climbers led by Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan is coordinating a search-and-rescue operation for the team, which includes climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the U.S., China, and another foreign country.