Netflix Documentary "14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible" Protagonist Dies Tragedically in Avalanche at Age 43

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Famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche in Pakistan. He was 43 years old.

The Nimai Foundation, established by Nirmal Purja in 2022, announced via social media on Saturday that "Purja tragically lost his life following a landslide in the KARA Karakoram range."

The foundation stated on Instagram: "Today we mourn not only Nirmal Purja but all those who perished in this tragedy, along with his reliable climbing partners and guides."

It further added, "His legacy will continue through the countless lives he transformed and the people he inspired to climb their own mountains."

Nirmal Purja and 10 other mountaineers are believed to have been caught in a landslide while climbing Broad Peak, which stands at 8,047 meters above sea level in northern Pakistan. Broad Peak is considered one of the most difficult mountains for climbers.

Purja, born in Nepal and formerly a member of the British Army, gained significant attention in the global mountaineering community by repeatedly breaking records that tested human limits. In 2019, he made history by climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in elevation worldwide—known as "eight-thousanders"—in just over six months.

Two years later, he became widely known through the documentary "14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible," which chronicled his journey and was released on Netflix.

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