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How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster that killed a climbing legend

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How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster that killed a climbing legend
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A tragic avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak has claimed the lives of six Nepali mountain guides, including the renowned climber Nirmal Purja. The incident has devastated the mountaineering community and highlighted the immense risks faced by Sherpas who are increasingly recognized for their elite skills.

Image source, PA Image caption, British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who led the Broad Peak expedition, was best known for speed climbing the "14 peaks"

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