Remains found of American mountain climber who died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
Summary
Search teams found the remains of Mallory Geis, an American climber who went missing after an avalanche struck a 10-person international team on Broad Peak in Pakistan. The recovery ended a search that started on July 31, following the deadly accident on the mountain.Key Facts
- Mallory Geis was the last missing member of a 10-climber international group hit by an avalanche.
- The avalanche happened on Broad Peak, a mountain in Pakistan over 8,000 meters high.
- Geis’ remains were found by local volunteer search teams led by the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
- This was Geis’ first attempt to climb an 8,000-meter peak in Pakistan.
- The expedition leader was Nirmal Purja, a well-known climber from Nepal and former British Army soldier.
- Purja is famous for climbing the world’s 14 highest mountains in 189 days in 2019.
- Mountain climbing in northern Pakistan is risky due to avalanches, falling ice and rocks, high altitude, and sudden weather changes.
- The search and recovery began shortly after the avalanche on July 31, 2026.
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