31/07/2026
BREAKING: World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja is feared missing after a massive avalanche struck his climbing expedition on Broad Peak, Pakistan.
Purja — who made history in 2019 by summiting all 14 of the world's 8,000m peaks in under 7 months, then repeated the feat without supplemental oxygen — was leading a roped team of 10 when the avalanche hit on July 30. Also missing: four Nepali guides, a Chinese climber, an Omani climber, and a Pakistani guide with his American client.
Rescue teams and helicopters are mobilizing as weather allows. Our thoughts are with the climbers and their families.
10 climbers are currently missing after Thursday's avalanche on Broad Peak (8,047m), Pakistan:
🇳🇵 Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai"
🇳🇵 Yukta Gurung
🇳🇵 Nima Sherpa
🇳🇵 Gyalu Sherpa
🇳🇵 Nwang Thendu Sherpa
🇳🇵 Kili Pemba Sherpa
🇵🇰 Sohail Sakhi
🇺🇸 Mallory Geis
🇴🇲 Nadhira Al Harthy
🇨🇳 Wang Zhong
Six nations, one rope team. Rescue efforts are ongoing as weather permits. Holding space for these climbers and their families right now.
This is a significant update — 4 bodies have already been recovered, and there's a possible sign of life from Purja's tracker.
🚁 RESCUE UPDATE: Broad Peak Avalanche
Search and rescue is in full swing after Thursday's avalanche struck a 10-person team between Camp 2 and Camp 3 on Broad Peak (8,047m).
What's happening on the ground:
Pakistan has mobilized helicopters, drones, and ground teams to the site. Nepal's ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, confirmed the multi-agency response. An overland rescue effort has brought some climbers back to base camp — but 4 bodies have been recovered so far.
A flicker of hope: Movement was reportedly detected on Nirmal Purja's tracking device after the avalanche, and the Alpine Club of Pakistan says GPS signals are showing for four of the climbers — a possible sign some may still be alive.
The search continues as weather and terrain allow. We're following this closely and holding hope for the climbers and their families.
8000ers
