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San Antonio climber confirmed among those killed in Pakistan avalanche
WOAI • • world
Key Points:
- A San Antonio woman, 39-year-old Mallory Geis, was confirmed among four climbers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, a 26,401-foot mountain in Pakistan's Karakoram range.
- The avalanche struck during a 10-member expedition led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja, with six climbers still missing amid ongoing search efforts hampered by bad weather and limited helicopter access.
- Geis had recently closed her Pilates studio to pursue high-altitude mountaineering, marking Broad Peak as her first attempt at climbing one of Pakistan's 8,000-meter peaks.
- Broad Peak is known for its challenging climbs and dangerous conditions, attracting experienced mountaineers worldwide but also prone to deadly avalanches and rapidly changing weather.
- San Antonio Sports expressed deep sorrow over Geis’s death, highlighting her courage, adventurous spirit, and significant contributions to the community.
