World-record holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in Pakistan avalanche
Summary
Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and two companions died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. Purja was known for climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in just over six months.
Key Points
- Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan.
- Two other Nepali climbers, Purba Bahadur Gurung and Nima Sherpa, also died in the avalanche.
- Purja was a former British Gurkha soldier who set a world record by climbing all 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks in 6 months and 6 days.
- Elite Exped and the climbing community mourn Purja's death and extend condolences to the families.
