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Annapurna Rural Municipality To Build Statue Of Record Breaking Mountaineer Nirmal Purja In His Birthplace Dana And Propose Naming Annapurna I As Nimsdai Annapurna Following His De*th In Broad Peak Avalanche
Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja MBE was a legendary Nepali mountaineer who redefined high-altitude climbing through record-breaking achievements, including completing all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days and leading the first winter ascent of K2. His journey from a Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier to a global mountaineering icon, author and inspiration for millions continues to represent courage, resilience and the belief that nothing is impossible.
Nima Sherpa, a senior Elite Exped guide from Sankhuwasabha, rose from a farming family to become a trusted high altitude climber and completed four 8,000 metre summits in 2026 alone. His climbing journey ended in the July 30 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, where he died alongside Nirmal Purja, Pur Bahadur Gurung and other members of the expedition.
Nepal's mountaineering community is mourning the loss of veteran high-altitude guide Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), whose career included guiding climbers on 28 expeditions above 8,000 metres and reaching the summits of 12 of the world's 14 highest mountains. Beyond his achievements in the Himalayas, he was remembered as a mentor, community leader and one of the driving forces behind the first recorded ascent of Khumjungar (6,759m) in 2023.
16-Year-Old Nepali Climber Tshering Pasang Sherpa Becomes One Of Everest’s Youngest Summiteers After Reaching The World’s Highest Peak During Record-Breaking 2026 Climbing Season Shortly After His SEE Results
