Broad Peak
Coverage of Broad Peak in the Nexus archive.
- Body of Pakistani climber recovered from Broad Peak 2 weeks after avalanche killed 10
Officials in Pakistan reported that a Pakistani climber's body has been recovered from Broad Peak. The recovery occurred following an avalanche that had previously killed 10 mountaineers nearly two weeks ago.
- 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 with military helicopter support recovered the bodies of British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three others from Broad Peak in Pakistan.
- 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.
- Nepal mourns ‘generation lost’ to Broad Peak avalanche
Nepal and Pakistan mourn the deaths of 10 climbers, including British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and six Nepali guides, killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Mourners in Kathmandu held a candlelight vigil, and recovery efforts continue amid harsh weather, with two bodies still missing.
- 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 climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The bodies of climber Nirmal Purja and six others were recovered after an avalanche in Pakistan. Search teams continue to look for the remains of three missing climbers on Broad Peak, where the avalanche killed all 10 mountaineers involved.
- At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja
Nirmal Purja, a British-Nepali climber, died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, prompting tributes and mourning at his former school in Nepal’s Chitwan district. The school remembered him as a fearless and disciplined student who later achieved global acclaim for scaling 14 highest peaks in six months and leading an all-Nepali team on K2’s first winter ascent.
- 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.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
All 10 climbers were confirmed dead after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan while they attempted to scale the mountain, losing contact with their base camp.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
All 10 climbers swept away in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan are confirmed dead. The climbers lost contact with their base camp after the avalanche struck while they were attempting to scale the mountain.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
All 10 climbers swept away in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan are confirmed dead. The climbers lost contact with their base camp after the avalanche struck while they were attempting to scale the mountain.
- All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
All 10 climbers were confirmed dead after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan during their attempt to scale the mountain. The climbers lost contact with their base camp following the incident.
- 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.
- Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after death is confirmed on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak while leading a multinational expedition. Purja was known for summiting all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in 189 days in 2019, a feat highlighted in Netflix’s 2021 documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible'.
- 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.
- Netflix documentary star Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The incident occurred on the mountain in Pakistan, resulting in 10 fatalities.
- Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche
Nirmal Purja, a climber associated with the 14 Peaks project, died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.
- 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.
- Nirmal Purja, 'inspirational' Nepali climber, among 10 killed in avalanche during Pakistan expedition
Nirmal Purja, a Nepali climber, and nine others were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. Purja and the group had been missing since Thursday after the avalanche struck.
- Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in avalanche
Famed climber Nirmal Purja was among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. A major search effort was launched but confirmed the loss of one of the world's best-known high-altitude climbers.
- Nepal’s famed climber and 9 others die in Pakistan avalanche
Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known for his record of fastest ascent of the 14 highest mountains, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Nine other expedition members also died in the incident, confirmed by Purja's company Elite Exped.
- Top mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after 11 hit by avalanche in Pakistan
Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, along with 10 other climbers. The incident occurred during an expedition led by Purja, described as a world-renowned climber and former UK Special Forces member.
- Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan, hiking company says
Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known for setting a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. His expedition organizing company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death along with nine others in an Instagram post.
- Famed climber dead in Pakistan avalanche; search for others ongoing
A famed climber died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The expedition lost contact with its base camp during the incident, and a search for other climbers is ongoing.
- Famed climber dead in Pakistan avalanche; search for others ongoing
A famed climber died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. The expedition lost contact with its base camp, and the search for other members continues.
- Omani legend, US novice: Pakistan recovers bodies from Broad Peak
Rescuers in Pakistan have recovered bodies from an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th largest peak, while continuing to search for other missing 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, supported by military helicopters, are searching for six missing climbers from a 10-member team after an avalanche hit Pakistan's Broad Peak. Four bodies were found and three recovered despite harsh weather.
- 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.
- MOUNTAINEERING: THE LAST DESCENT
Austrian mountaineer Markus Kronthaler's remains were recovered from Broad Peak in 2007 by a team of six Pakistani and two Austrian climbers. Pakistan's expanding adventure tourism industry, driven by better infrastructure and social media, has increased climbing activity but also fatalities, with body recovery missions often relying on local improvisation due to limited institutional support. Georg Kronthaler, Markus's brother, developed the LARA app and advocates for avalanche safety.
- 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.
- Netflix star Nirmal Purja among six feared dead after avalanche hits Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain
An avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain has left six people, including Netflix star Nirmal Purja, feared dead. The incident occurred during a climbing expedition, with rescue efforts ongoing.
- Famous climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing on Pakistan mountain after avalanche
Famous climber Nirmal Purja is among 10 missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Rescuers found four bodies and continue searching for six others despite adverse weather disrupting flights.