'A GIANT OF THE INDUSTRY, PURJA LEAVES BEHIND A LEGACY THAT INSPIRED A GENERATION TO CLIMB HIGHER'

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

France 24 - International breaki reports that 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…

The report adds: A giant of the industry, Purja leaves behind a legacy that inspired a generation to climb higher.

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