Sirbaz Khan’s Return to Annapurna: A Symbol of Unfinished Dreams and Local Legacy
In the far reaches of the Himalayas, Pakistan’s famous mountaineer Sirbaz Khan is once again climbing on the steep slopes of Annapurna. His latest Instagram post from the foot of the gigantic 8,091-meter-high mountain not only marks a personal challenge but also signifies the hopes and dreams of an entire generation of Pakistani mountaineers and […]
Climbing Permits in Pakistan’s Karakoram-Himalaya Region
The court case concerning the hike in trek and mountaineering permit fees in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has put the region`s tourism industry on an unstable footing, Dawn News. Even though tour operators may have welcomed the court ruling that halted the significant fee increase with approval, the ensuing uncertainty has created a state of indecision for […]
The K2 Betrayal: When Hunza Tigers Missed the First Ascent of K2
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 be the first to summit, mountain communities in the Karakoram and Himalayas participated in early […]