05/08/2026
The loss of Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja and nine other courageous mountaineers in the Broad Peak tragedy is a profound loss for Nepal and the global mountaineering community.
For Nepal, Nimsdai's journey represented courage, determination, and resilience on the global stage. From completing the world's 14 eight-thousanders in a record-breaking 190 days to inspiring a new generation to dream beyond limits, his achievements brought immense pride to the nation and admiration from around the world. He showed what is possible when ambition meets unwavering determination and carried the spirit of Nepal to the highest peaks on Earth.
The nine courageous mountaineers who lost their lives in this tragedy each leave behind stories of courage, passion, and perseverance. Their lives and contributions to the global mountaineering community will be deeply missed, and their loss will be felt by their families, communities, and fellow climbers.
We mourn this profound loss and extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the entire mountaineering community. May their legacy endure, and may their memory continue to inspire generations to come.
