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. […]
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 […]