'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja
Summary
Nirmal Purja, a British-Nepali mountaineer known for climbing the world's 14 highest peaks very fast, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan along with nine others. His death brought sadness in Nepal and the mountaineering world, where he was admired for highlighting Nepali climbers.Key Facts
- Nirmal Purja was part of a 10-member expedition on Broad Peak; six were from Nepal.
- The team was caught in an avalanche last Thursday on Broad Peak, which is 8,047 meters tall.
- Purja was famous for climbing all 14 tallest mountains in just over six months.
- Nepal’s Prime Minister paid tribute to Purja’s courage and contributions.
- Purja served 16 years in the British military, mostly in special forces, and received an MBE award in 2018.
- He was the first Gurkha soldier to climb Mount Everest while serving.
- His death deeply affected those who knew him from school and the climbing community.
- Purja faced sexual misconduct allegations in 2024, which he denied through his lawyer.
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