Avalanche on Broad Peak: A Tragic Reminder of Mountaineering's Deadly Allure A team led by Nirmal Purja, a former Royal Marine turned mountaineer, is feared missing after an avalanche hit Pakistan's Broad Peak.
The tragedy has sparked a massive search and rescue operation, with authorities racing against the clock to locate the climbers before harsh weather conditions worsen.
Purja's climbing resume reads like a daredevil's fantasy: he climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000 meter plus mountains in just over six months in 2019.