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Renowned Nepalese climber Purja dies in PoK avalanche

August 02, 2026 1:29 am

Nepal PM Balendra Shah extended his condolences on the death of Purja and five other Nepalese climbers.

Nirmal Purja, one of the team member of the all-Nepalese mountaineering team that became the first to scale Mount K2 in winter, gestures as the team arrives at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu, January 26, 2021. (AP File)

Nirmal Purja, mountaineering legend, among 10 climbers killed in Broad Peak avalanche

August 02, 2026 5:11 pm

Legendary mountaineer Nims Purja, star of Netflix's 14 Peaks, was killed in an avalanche on PoK's Broad Peak. Here's what happened and who the other climbers were.

From Netflix star Nirmal 'Nims' Purja to Pakistan's top guide: The 10 lives lost on Broad Peak

August 01, 2026 10:46 pm

From Netflix star 'Nims' Purja to Pakistan's top guide, here are the renowned climbers caught in Broad Peak's deadly avalanche tragedy.

Broad Peak avalanche: Nepal's Nirmal Purja among six missing, four bodies recovered

August 01, 2026 10:49 pm

Alpine Club confirmed that four bodies have been recovered, although only two have been officially identified—Oman's Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy and Nepal's Pur Bahadur Gurung.

Mount Everest's 'Green Boots' may finally come home as India begins recovery mission

July 04, 2026 11:57 pm

Green Boots on Mount Everest remains one of the mountain’s most recognisable landmarks as India begins efforts to recover climber Dorje Morup’s body after nearly three decades.

Giripremi is continuing its legacy by attempting Everest via the classic Nepal (South Col) route, used during the first successful ascent in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.

Giripremi announces Mount Everest expedition led by Umesh Zirpe

February 23, 2026 7:43 pm

The climbing team comprises Vivek Shivade, Nikunj Shah, Akhil Katkar and Mihir Jadhav, bringing together experienced high-altitude climbers and a new generation of Indian mountaineers.

Rohtash Khileri Mount Elbrus world record

India’s Rohtash Khileri sets world record by spending 24 hours on Mount Elbrus without oxygen: ‘carries 8 years of pain'

January 27, 2026 6:44 pm

Rohtash Khileri said he had to remain on the summit completely alone, as the conditions were too severe for anyone else to endure.

Meera Ghosh, Srijit Srinivasan, Amieyra Khoslla win three gold medals at North Zone Sport Climbing Championship

October 06, 2025 11:24 pm

The tournament – which concluded on Sunday – had events spread out across three venues: Climb Central Delhi for Lead Climbing, BoulderBox for Bouldering, and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) for Speed Climbing

Studies have shown that consistent physical activity is closely linked to increased life expectancy, climb

70-year-old Chinese man climbs mountain daily 'by imitating an animal’s movements', says young hikers ‘are not as strong’ as him

September 10, 2025 5:48 pm

Expert details the benefits and risks involved of intense physical activities at such and age, and the right way to go about it

Indian climber from Bengal among 2 dead on Mount Everest; hiking officials say he 'refused to descend'

May 16, 2025 1:45 pm

Nepal has issued 459 permits to climbers this season, which spans March to May. Nearly 100 climbers and their guides have already reached the summit this week.