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Nims Dai Dead in Broad Peak Avalanche | Calgary News
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A climbing legend is gone: Nirmal Purja, the 43-year-old British-Nepali mountaineer who conquered all 14 eight-thousanders in under six months, died in a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak. Part of a team of ten missing since Thursday in the Karakoram, his body was recovered during a rescue effort. Known for his audacious goals—including climbing all 14 peaks twice without oxygen—Purja inspired millions and was celebrated in a Netflix documentary. His tragic loss underscores the extreme risks of high-altitude climbing and honors his legacy as a pioneer who reshaped what’s possible in the mountains.
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