Col. Sher Khan’s (Retd) journey was not only defined by the conquest of summits but also by the fulfillment of a legacy—one that is etched in the grand shape of Rakaposhi. This mountain had determined his destiny long before he
The mountaineering community has overlooked the significant roles played by indigenous climbers, such as the Sherpas, Hunzokutz, and Baltis, during the Himalayan and Karakoram expeditions. Unlike many Western climbers who sought national prestige and global recognition in the race to
January 14, 2026 Simone Moro pilots a helicopter in Nepal. Photo: Simone Moro/Facebook World-famous Italian mountaineer Simone Moro is planning to establish private helicopter rescue services in the high-altitude regions of Pakistan’s Karakoram and Patagonia, aiming to significantly improve emergency
International Mountain Day – 11 December Mountains are not merely rocky outcrops or icy giants rising beyond the clouds. Across cultures, they are alive — breathing with myth, memory, and meaning. For the communities who live in their shadows, mountains
Shah Khan is in his retirement age from the military. Photo Pamir times From Soldier to Mountaineer Today, on Gilgit Mutiny Day, we remember a pivotal moment in history—the uprising on November 1, 1947, when local scouts and officers courageously
Reinhold Messner and Diane Schumacher wearing Balti attire in Baltistan, Karakoram. Photo source: Explore K2 Pakistan During the early week of October, the renowned mountaineer Reinhold Messner made his return to Pakistan—a country that has profoundly influenced both his climbing
The Piolet d’Or, or Golden Ice Axe, celebrates the year’s most outstanding alpine-style ascents — a true “Oscar of mountaineering.” Among the significant first ascents of 2024, eight remarkable climbs from the Karakoram and adjoining ranges have been featured, showcasing
Date: 16 September 2025 Venue: Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria Overview Members of Karakoram Basecamp actively participated in the International Mountain Conference (IMC 2025), which took place in Innsbruck, Austria, from 14–18 September. This conference served as a global platform
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan — Karim Shah Nizari, a pioneering figure in Pakistan’s adventure sports and an outspoken voice for the mountains, passed away today, reportedly due to a heart attack. He was 39. Born in 1986 in the Yasin Valley of
In August 1997, high within Pakistan’s Karakoram range, Mohammad Hassan Najjarian reached the summit of Gasherbrum II, standing at 8,035 meters above sea level. This achievement positioned him within the annals of Himalayan history; however, outside of Iran, his name
In July 2025, Hélias Millerioux, Medhubidault, Muiz Uddin, and Adnan Khan Jaturie, in Karimabad, the heart of the Hunza Valley, open a new trad climbing route on the southeast ridge of Hoon Chhish above Malikamo Shikari, near the viewpoint on
“This great workshop of primaeval forces where nature seems to exert her supremest energy” George Nathaniel Curzon’s depiction of the Hunza landscape remains hauntingly accurate when observing the Shishper Glacier’s behavior. The Hasanabad Glacier system, with its twin arms Muchuhur