SportsMountaineering giant Nirmal Purja leaves a legacy that inspired a generation to climb higher

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine climbing companions were killed by an avalanche in Pakistan while ascending one of the world’s highest mountains. His expedition company announced the deaths on Saturday. Rescuers faced treacherous conditions as they worked to recover the bodies. Purja, described as a giant of the mountaineering industry, leaves behind a legacy that inspired a generation to aim for higher summits.