India, Aug. 1 -- Mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja remains missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 31, with search efforts continuing. The world-renowned climber was part of an international expedition on the 8,047-metre mountain when the avalanche hit.

As concern grows over his whereabouts, many people are also searching for details about the family that has stood by him throughout his mountaineering career.

Nims has often credited his wife, Suchi Purja, for supporting him during some of his biggest expeditions, while the couple have largely kept their child away from the public eye.

Suchi Purja is the wife of Nirmal "Nims" Purja and has been one of the biggest supporters of his mountaineering journey. UK Compan...