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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

All 10 climbers confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

A 10-member international climbing expedition led by Nirmal Purja was killed by an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search and rescue teams are working to recover the bodies amidst difficult weather conditions.

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Why It Matters

The incident marks a significant loss in the global mountaineering community, involving citizens from multiple nations and highlighting the extreme risks associated with high-altitude climbing in the Karakoram range.

Key Facts

  • All 10 members of the expedition were confirmed dead following an avalanche on Broad Peak.
  • The avalanche occurred on Thursday.
  • The expedition was led by Nirmal Purja.
  • Search teams recovered three bodies on Friday and one additional body, totaling four recovered as of Saturday.
  • Harsh weather conditions have hampered search and rescue helicopter flights.
  • The deceased include climbers from Oman, the United States, Nepal, and China.
  • The expedition was Mallory Geis's first attempt at an 8,000-meter peak.
  • The expedition was intended to be the final 8,000-meter peak climb for the guide, Sakhi.
  • Nirmal Purja previously held the record for climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in 189 days in 2019.

Who's Mentioned

personSakhi“Guide for Moving Mountains and expedition member.”personBahadur Gurung“Nepalese climber whose remains were recovered.”organizationMoving Mountains“Pakistan-based travel company.”personIrfan Arshad Khan“President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.”personNirmal Purja“Renowned British-Nepali climber and expedition leader.”locationSkardu“City in Gilgit-Baltistan where bodies were taken.”personNathira Ahmed“Omani climber whose remains were recovered.”personMallory Geis“American climber whose remains were recovered.”locationIslamabad“Capital of Pakistan.”organizationElite Exped“Purja's expedition company.”locationBroad Peak“Site of the avalanche in Pakistan.”