Four bodies have been recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak during a search for 10 international climbers who went missing after an avalanche, officials reported on July 31, 2026. The search continues for the remaining six climbers amid challenging weather conditions that have hampered rescue operations.

Broad Peak, located in the Karakoram mountain range, is the world's 12th-highest mountain at 8,047 meters and attracts climbers worldwide. The Alpine Club of Pakistan Vice President, Karrar Haidri, stated that the climbers lost contact with their base camp while attempting to scale the mountain on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

The expedition included five Nepali climbers, Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, Omani climber Nathira, American climber Mallory Geis, a Chinese climber identified only as Wang, and another foreign climber. According to Moving Mountains, this was Ms. Geis' first attempt at an 8,000-meter peak in Pakistan, while it was expected to be Mr. Sakhi's final climb.

The Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that six of the missing climbers were from Nepal. Despite the tragedy, the Alpine Club of Pakistan expressed hope for the safe recovery of the missing climbers.

Region's Chief Minister Amjad Hussain noted that adverse weather is complicating rescue efforts. A mountaineering rescue team is actively involved in the search.

Notable sentiments from the expedition include reflections on the risks and hopes associated with high-altitude climbing, such as "Broad Peak, I ask for nothing but safe passage up and back down," and "I take zero mountains for granted. Not one. The moment my foot leaves basecamp, it's 100%. Always has been. Always will be."

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