The Avalanche That Silenced a Climbing Icon Nepal is mourning the loss of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others who perished in an avalanche on July 30 on Broad Peak in Pakistan's mountainous terrain.
Tributes are pouring in for Purja, who shattered records and inspired countless others with his remarkable achievements.
Purja's most notable feat was climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in under seven months in 2019.