'A giant of the industry, Purja leaves behind a legacy that inspired a generation to climb higher'


Issued on: 01/08/2026 - FRANCE24

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his nine climbing companions were killed by an avalanche in Pakistan during an ascent of one of the world's highest mountains, his expedition company said on Saturday, as rescuers tackled treacherous conditions to recover their bodies. A giant of the industry, Purja leaves behind a legacy that inspired a generation to climb higher. Click on this video report by Charlotte Lam for more.

Video by: Charlotte Lam