Famed Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan
Purja had already climbed all 14 eight-thousanders within six months and six days in 2019
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Purja had already climbed all 14 eight-thousanders within six months and six days in 2019. The avalanche captured the expedition on Thursday as the group ascended to the summit of the 8047-meter-high Broad Peak at an altitude of around 6600 meters. Due to difficult weather conditions, the search was temporarily interrupted on Friday.
Furthermore, To those not yet found, we pray for a miracle.” Purja rose to prominence in 2019 when he climbed all 14 of the world’s mountains with peaks above 8,000 metres (26,247ft) in 189 days – smashing the previous record by more than seven years. Known worldwide as "Nims," Purja revolutionized hymalayism in 2019 by completing the ascent of the world's 14 eight thousand in only 189 days, pulverizing the current record and demonstrating that the limits of height alpinism could be redefined. It was first climbed by an Austrian expedition in 1957.
In addition, The 10 mountaineers were caught in an avalanche around midday on Thursday. "It is with great sorrow that we confirm that Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. Officials said an avalanche hit them when they were at an altitude of 6,600 meters.
Moreover, Initially, the plan was to climb just G2.
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Purja had already climbed all 14 eight-thousanders within six months and six days in 2019.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe avalanche captured the expedition on Thursday as the group ascended to the summit of the 8047-meter-high Broad Peak at an altitude of around 6600 meters.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesDue to difficult weather conditions, the search was temporarily interrupted on Friday.
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To those not yet found, we pray for a miracle.” Purja rose to prominence in 2019 when he climbed all 14 of the world’s mountains with peaks above 8,000 metres (26,247ft) in 189 days – smashing the previous record by more than seven years.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsKnown worldwide as "Nims," Purja revolutionized hymalayism in 2019 by completing the ascent of the world's 14 eight thousand in only 189 days, pulverizing the current record and demonstrating that the limits of height alpinism could be redefined.
according to OKDiarioIt was first climbed by an Austrian expedition in 1957.
according to Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungThe 10 mountaineers were caught in an avalanche around midday on Thursday.
according to Channel News Asia +2"It is with great sorrow that we confirm that Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak.
according to Ouest-France — À la Une +2Officials said an avalanche hit them when they were at an altitude of 6,600 meters.
according to MetroInitially, the plan was to climb just G2.
according to MetroSeven other persons belonging to the expedition are wanted.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésConfirmation of his death was formalized on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by the employing company.
according to Ouest-France — À la Une
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Purja had already climbed all 14 eight-thousanders within six months and six days in 2019.
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideThe avalanche captured the expedition on Thursday when the group reached the summit of the 8047-meter-high Broad Peak at an altitude of around 6600 meters
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideDue to difficult weather conditions, the search was temporarily interrupted on Friday.
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideIt was chronicled in the 2021 Netflix documentary, 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible.
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