Nepal mourns after avalanche kills 10 climbers on Broad Peak

An avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak killed all 10 members of an international climbing expedition on July 30, 2026.5,3,2,1 The Broad Peak is an 8,051-meter mountain in the Karakoram range on the Pakistan-China border.5,2,1 Rescuers recovered the bodies of seven climbers, including Nirmal Purja, a celebrated British-Nepali mountaineer.5,3,2,1

Nirmal Purja, known as 'Nims Dai,' was found at approximately 5,700 meters on Broad Peak, according to an Alpine Club Pakistan spokeswoman.1 Five of the climbers’ bodies have been located but not yet recovered, a Pakistan official said.3 Search efforts for the remaining three climbers continued on Broad Peak after the avalanche.5,2,1

Nirmal Purja was previously honored by Queen Elizabeth II and praised by Prince William for his mountaineering achievements.4 Tributes to Nirmal Purja and the other climbers poured in across Nepal following the announcement of their deaths.6 The expedition included climbers from multiple countries, according to reports citing officials.5,2

The avalanche occurred during a climbing season on Broad Peak, a peak frequently climbed by international expeditions.5,2,1