Nirmal Purja
A renowned Nepal-born former Royal Marine known for climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre plus mountains in just over six months in 2019.
Notable Quotes
"It has been a gruelling but humbling six months, and I hope to have proven that anything is possible with some determination, self-belief and positivity."View Story →
"This wasn't planned, but opportunities don't scream: they whisper to those already working in silence."View Story →
"Broad Peak, I ask for nothing but safe passage up and back down. I take zero mountains for granted."View Story →
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The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
August 1, 2026Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan, hiking company says - reuters.com
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August 1, 2026Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain - Reuters
Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain Reuters
July 31, 2026Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.
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