Broad Peak avalanche claims Nirmal Purja, fellow climbers
Summary
Nepali-born British climber Nirmal Purja and fellow mountaineers died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak during an international expedition.
Key Points
- Nirmal Purja and fellow climbers died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan.
- The avalanche struck while ascending from Camp II to Camp III, severing contact with the team.
- Recovery and rescue efforts involved multiple international teams amid severe weather conditions.
- Purja had recently summited Gasherbrum II, nearing completion of his Hat-Trick Project.
