Between Heaven & Earth

Karakoram Base Camp

At Karakoram Base Camp, we are more than just a platform—we are a community dedicated to the spirit of mountaineering, adventure, and exploration. Our mission is to educate, promote, and preserve the knowledge of high-altitude climbing while building a comprehensive database for adventurers, climbers, and researchers.

Through carefully curated insights, expert guides, and real-time information, we provide everything from detailed route maps and safety tips to the latest mountaineering news and gear recommendations. But beyond the data, we celebrate the untold stories of local heroes—the unsung porters, guides, and climbers who have shaped the legacy of the Karakoram.

Whether you are planning an expedition, seeking historical records, or simply drawn to the legendary peaks of the Karakoram, this is your ultimate knowledge hub. Join us in exploring the heights, honoring the past, and inspiring the future of mountaineering.

German-Austrian Willy Merkl Memorial Expedition to Nanga Parbat 1953 (April 17, 1953 - July 1953)
Hunza Tigers, after dropping supplies, descending down from advance camp, Nanga Parbat first ascent 1953. Photo: Copy © Archiv des Deutschen Alpenvereins, München.

Samina Beg, first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest and all of the Seven Summits. Her achievements inspire a new generation of climbers, coming from the remote mountain village of Shimshal 

Nazir Sabir, Pakistan’s legendary mountaineer, was the first Pakistani to summit Mount Everest. His historic ascents, including K2 and other Karakoram peaks, cement his legacy in global mountaineering

Sardar Issa Khan, the Himalayan Tiger, Nanga Parbat first summit 1953
Sardar Issa Khan, the Himalayan Tiger, Nanga Parbat 1970. Copy @“Archiv des Deutschen Alpenvereins, München.