Karakoram range
Coverage of Karakoram range in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.