A renowned climber who served in the British special forces has died following an avalanche on one of the world’s highest mountains.
According to Sky News, the company co-founded by Nirmal Purja – Elite Exped – has confirmed that the former British Army and Royal Marines soldier has died in Pakistan.
Purja, known as Nims, was leading a 10-strong team on the 8,051m Broad Peak in the north of the country when the avalanche struck at around midday on Thursday.
None of the group survived, the Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed on Saturday.
In a post shared on Instagram, Elite Exped said, “Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja, tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. We have also received confirmation that other members of this expedition sadly did not survive.
“Today, we mourn not only Nims, but
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