Climbing Guide; “Bitan Fissure” – The Shaman Crack on Hoon Chhish, Hunza
In July 2025, Hélias Millerioux, Medhubidault, Muiz Uddin, and Adnan Khan Jaturie, in Karimabad, the heart of the Hunza Valley, open a new trad climbing route on the southeast ridge of Hoon Chhish above Malikamo Shikari, near the viewpoint on the waterfall of the Murku water channel. locally, the name of the climbing spot is […]
Himalayan Rocks: A New Climbing Bible for the Roof of the World
The majestic Himalayas, long celebrated for their grandeur and enigmatic allure, now have a definitive rock climbing guidebook that truly covers the climbing landscape in the entire Karakoram-Himalaya. Himalayan Rocks, the latest work by esteemed German alpinist and geographer Kai Maluck, was launched during a public presentation at The Black Hole, Islamabad, which attracted […]
Climbing Guide: God Rock – Said Pur Area, Margalla Hill
God Rock is an overhanging limestone crag dramatically concealed behind the Said Pur valley, with powerful, pumpy climbing and dark shade all day long. It’s one of the few places on Margalla that can be climbed in summer because of the crag´s location in the dense forest and also rain shelter. While the climbing is […]
Rock Climbing Guide: Bua Ghus, Aliabad – Hunza
Bua Ghus is a roadside sport climbing crag located in Aliabad, Hunza, near the Government Boys College on Madal Gan Road. It’s one of the most accessible climbing spots in the valley, with routes starting just a few steps from where you park. Ideal for both beginners and experienced climbers, Bua Ghus is gaining popularity […]