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Three Weeks After Broad Peak Tragedy, Sarah Mallory Geis Is Finally Found, But One Climber Still Remains

The body of American climber Sarah Mallory Geis has been found by local volunteer rescuers on Pakistan's Broad Peak, three weeks after she was killed in the July 30 avalanche that claimed all 10 climbers in the group. Her remains are being brought to Base Camp for repatriation, while the body of Nepali climber Nawang Thendu Sherpa remains on the mountain in a difficult location above 6,000 metres.

Aug 21

Annapurna Rural Municipality To Build Statue Of Nirmal Purja In His Birthplace

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

Aug 19

Nirmal Purja’s Body Could Not Be Brought To Nepal For Final Tribute, Funeral To Take Place In UK

Nirmal Purja’s body could not be brought to Nepal for a final tribute despite efforts by his family and officials. Diplomatic, flight and technical difficulties prevented the planned Kathmandu stop before his body was sent to the UK for the final funeral.

Aug 10

Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja: The Man Who Changed Mountaineering Forever

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.

Aug 2

Who Was Nima Sherpa, The Fearless Nepali Guide Lost With Nimsdai On Broad Peak?

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.

Aug 2

Who Was Gyalu Sherpa, The Record Setting Nepali Climber Lost On Broad Peak?

Gyalu Sherpa was a veteran Nepali high altitude guide from Okhaldhunga who built an impressive career climbing Everest, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu and several other major peaks, including a remarkable three Kanchenjunga summits in a single season. After more than a decade in professional mountaineering, his journey ended in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, alongside some of Nepal’s most accomplished climbers.

Aug 2

Nawang Thindu Sherpa: The 29 Year Old Climber Whose Promising Journey Ended On Broad Peak

Nawang Thindu Sherpa was a 29 year old Nepali high altitude guide who had already climbed Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Ama Dablam while also taking part in difficult mountain search and recovery missions. His promising career ended in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, a disaster that claimed several of Nepal’s accomplished climbers.

Aug 2