Reinhold Messner Returns to Pakistan: A Homecoming to the Heart of the Karakoram
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 career and his personal identity. His visit spanned from the Baltistan region to Hunza Valley, […]
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 […]