The global mountaineering community is mourning the loss of legendary climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja, who tragically died in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak (8,051 metres) on August 3, 2026. The accident occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region administered by Pakistan and claimed by India as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The avalanche claimed the lives of all … Continue reading Nirmal “Nims” Purja Dies in Broad Peak Avalanche, Leaving the Mountaineering World in Mourning