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She closed her Pilates studio to chase a mountaineering dream, then tragedy struck
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· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway She joined an expedition to Pakistan's Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain.
A Texas woman's mountaineering dream ended in tragedy. Sarah Mallory Geis had closed her Pilates studio in San Antonio to pursue her passion for climbing. She joined an expedition to Pakistan's Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain.
The expedition was led by a renowned mountaineer when an avalanche struck, resulting in Geis' death. She was 39 years old. Rescuers have recovered remains from the site, including Geis'.
Further details about the incident are available from CNN affiliate KENS, which reported on the story. The circumstances surrounding the avalanche and the recovery efforts are known through their reporting.
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Category: parks Published: August 1, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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