Remains Found of Missing American Mountain Climber Among 10 Killed in Broad Peak Avalanche The recovery of Mallory Geis' remains among 10 fatalities on Broad Peak is a sobering reminder of the dangers of high altitude mountaineering in Pakistan.
The expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche weeks ago. A search effort that began on July 31 ultimately ended with the discovery of Geis' remains by local volunteers.
This tragedy is not isolated; accidents are common on climbing expeditions in northern Pakistan due to avalanches, falling ice and rock, high altitude, and rapidly changing weather.