Avalanche on Broad Peak Raises Alarms for Climbers' Safety The recent avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak has again highlighted the perils that accompany high altitude climbing.
Ten climbers, led by renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, have been missing since the disaster struck.
Broad Peak is one of the most challenging peaks in the Karakoram range, with exposed ridges and steep slopes making it vulnerable to avalanches.