Hunzai Mountaineer Shah Doulat Conquers Gasherbrum I, Eyes on Broad Peak Next
Photo: Shah Doulat at Camp 3 G-I, source his instagram profile Hunza, July 20, 2025 — Shah Doulat, a high-altitude mountaineer from the remote village of Shimshal in Hunza, successfully summited Gasherbrum I (8,080 m) at 11:00 AM today, according to an update shared on his official Instagram profile. The ascent adds the eleventh-highest peak […]
Trekking Guide: Kilik & Mintika Passes — Where Three Empires Meet
Elevation: ~4500m | Region: Misgar, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Trek to Where Three Empires Meet Hidden at the edge of the Karakoram and the Pamirs, the trek to Kilik and Mintika Passes is not just a physical journey, but a historical passage through the crossroads of empires, intrigue, and ancient trade. Here, the frontiers of British […]
Denis Urubko and Maria Cardell, Russion couple Open New Route on Nanga Parbat in Alpine Style
Renowned Russian mountaineer Denis Urubko and his spouse Maria Cardell. In a noteworthy and uncommon achievement in contemporary high-altitude mountaineering, renowned Russian mountaineer Denis Urubko and his spouse Maria Cardell successfully ascended Nanga Parbat (8,126m), finishing the ascent in alpine fashion and creating a new route via the Diamir Face. Without using additional oxygen, the […]
Nanga Parbat Success: Local Climbers Make Their Mark
Remarkable news from the Himalayas! In the past 24 hours, five Pakistani climbers have triumphantly reached the summit of Nanga Parbat (8,125m), one of the most challenging and perilous mountains on the planet. Summiters: • Sohail Sakhi (Aliabad, Hunza) • Ashraf Sadpara (Skardu) • Ali Hassan (Hushe, Ghanche) • Shehzad Karim (Hunza) • Dr. Rana […]
Alpine-Style Ascent of the Schell Route and Paragliding Descent on Nanga Parbat
Photo: David Göttler’s instgram post Three international climbers have made history on Nanga Parbat, Pakistan’s notorious “Killer Mountain,” by completing a risky ascent and setting records for descents, according to Dawn.com. Between June 21 and 24, German alpinist David Göttler, 47, and his French teammates Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein climbed the Rupal Face, one […]
Overlooked Local Heroes: Who Were the Hunza Tigers in Nanga Parbat’s First Ascent
It was the 6th attempt in 1953 when K.M. Herrligkoffer, a German explorer, led another attempt titled “German-Austrian Willy Merkl Memorial Expedition to Nanga Parbat 1953”. In the past, 1930, 1932, 1934, 1937, 1938, 1939, the Germans made multiple unsuccessful and tragic attempts on the Nacked Mountain in Diamer, a remote Himalayan region in Gilgit-Baltistan. […]
Forever in the Karakoram: Where Hermann Buhl Fell—and Rose Again in Name and Spirit
Nestled in the snow-laden heart of the Karakoram, where towering peaks ascend skyward and legends are sculpted in ice, the name Hermann Buhl endures—not merely in historical records but also within the serene valleys of Hunza. On this day, June 27, 1957, the Austrian mountaineer Hermann Buhl disappeared on the slopes of Chogolisa, consumed by […]
Karakoram Climbing Season Kicks Off Amid Geopolitical Tensions
June 25, 2025 | Concordia, Karakoram The climbing season in the Karakoram region is gaining momentum as numerous mountaineers, porters, and expedition teams converge upon the Baltoro area, targeting the towering 8000-meter peaks—K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum I-II—that dominate the landscape. As July approaches, the Concordia camp is bustling with international climbers, trekking groups, and […]
Remembering the Nanga Parbat Massacre of 2013: From Horror to Hope through the Eyes of Survivors
On June 22, 2013, on a tranquil night in the Himalayas, beneath the imposing Nanga Parbat, a group of armed terrorists dressed in paramilitary uniforms invaded Base Camp. In just a few minutes, one of Pakistan’s most heartbreaking mountaineering tragedies unfolded: ten foreign climbers and one Pakistani cook lost their lives in a brutal attack. […]
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 […]