Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche during expedition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been confirmed dead following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. His company, Elite Expeditions, announced the tragic news, stating that Purja and nine other team members did not survive the incident. Pakistani officials reported that the bodies of three climbers, including Purja, have been recovered. Purja was recognized for his remarkable achievement in 2019 of climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months. Further updates on the situation are expected as the story develops.
- •Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in an avalanche on Broad Peak.
- •Nine members of the expedition did not survive.
- •Three bodies, including Purja's, have been recovered.
- •Purja was known for scaling the 14 highest peaks in 2019.
- •Elite Expeditions announced the news with profound sadness.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
"The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
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