Czech Climbers Make First Ascent of Hunza Peak’s Southwest Face in Daring Alpine Push
Pakistan’s Karakoram, June 21, 2025 — In Pakistan’s Karakoram range, Czech alpinists Radoslav Groh and Zdenek Hák have accomplished the first ascent of the 6,270-meter Hunza Peak’s imposing 3,000-meter Southwest Face. The June 18 ascent is a major accomplishment in contemporary alpine climbing. Zdenek Hak, left, and Radoslav Groh on Hunza Peak. Photo: Radoslav Groh […]
New Route Opened on Spantik’s East Ridge: Climbing Style or Number of Summits?
Muiz Ud Din of Pakistan and Mathieu Maynadier of France have opened a remarkable new alpine-style route on the East Ridge of 7,029-meter Spantik. This milestone reaffirms climbing as a craft rooted in style, ethics, and connection with nature, rather than just a game of 8,000-meter summits. Their climb, accomplished in a classical alpine style […]
Historic First Ascent: Southeast Pillar of Ultar Sar Finally Climbed
The first ascent of the Southeast Pillar of Ultar Sar (7,388m) in Pakistan’s Karakoram range has been accomplished by a group of elite alpinists, including Ethan Berman, Sebastian Pelletti, and Maarten van Haeren. The three took on the 3,100-meter tricky face in alpine style, with the support of the Alpine Club of Canada’s John Lauchlan […]