Broad Peak Recovery Expedition
Pakistan launches expedition to recover bodies of mountaineers killed in Broad Peak avalanche.
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Pakistan launched a rescue expedition in the early hours of this Sunday to try to recover the bodies of mountaineers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak (8,047 meters) last Thursday, according to Diario de Mallorca. The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) confirmed the operation is underway.
A 10-member ground rescue team, made up of experienced climbers from Pakistan and Nepal, is attempting to reach the victims on the high-altitude peak located in the Karakoram range, near the border with China, Levante-EMV reported.
Avalanche Struck Broad Peak Last Thursday
The deadly avalanche hit Broad Peak on Thursday, burying the mountaineers on one of the world's highest summits. Broad Peak stands at 8,047 meters and is one of the 14 peaks on Earth that exceed 8,000 meters. It sits in Pakistan's Karakoram range, a region known for extreme and unpredictable weather, according to El Periódico de Aragón.
The exact number of victims has not been officially confirmed in the available reports. Rescue efforts by air were likely complicated by altitude and conditions, which is why a ground team was chosen for this mission, La Opinión de Málaga reported.
Ten-Member Ground Team Leads the Recovery Mission
The Alpine Club of Pakistan organized the 10-member team specifically for this operation. The team includes seasoned climbers from both Pakistan and Nepal, two countries with deep expertise in high-altitude rescues, according to El Correo Gallego.
The team set out before dawn on Sunday. Operating at extreme altitude brings serious risks, including thin air, freezing temperatures, and the constant threat of further avalanches. Recovering bodies above 8,000 meters — often called the "death zone" — is one of the most dangerous tasks in mountaineering, La Opinión de Zamora noted.
Broad Peak's History of Deadly Mountaineering Accidents
Broad Peak has claimed many lives over the decades. It is part of the Karakoram range, which also includes K2 — the world's second-highest peak and widely considered the most dangerous. The area sees dozens of expeditions every year during the summer climbing season, Diario de Córdoba reported.
Pakistan is home to five of the world's 14 eight-thousanders. The country's Alpine Club plays a central role in coordinating rescue and recovery operations when accidents occur on these peaks. This latest mission shows the ongoing dangers climbers face even on well-traveled routes, according to La Nueva España.
Families and Climbing Community Await News
No detailed statement has been released yet about the nationalities of the victims or the full circumstances of the avalanche. The climbing community worldwide is watching the recovery effort closely. Broad Peak attracts climbers from Europe, Asia, and the Americas each season, Información reported.
The outcome of the ground expedition remains uncertain. Weather and snow conditions on Broad Peak at this time of year can change within hours. The Alpine Club of Pakistan has not yet given a timeline for when the team expects to reach the site of the avalanche, El Día noted.
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