The human nature of exploration has been told in history since time centuries old. If you are someone who is into the feats of bravery and unimaginable stories, you are at the right place! Pakistan has been the center of attention for having five 8000 meters peaks, making it a hot tourist spot in the world. The advancement in the equipment, routes and technology have made the hobby of mountaineering in Pakistan a lucrative activity for the people. The challenging territories and remote beauty of these peaks attract individuals from all over the world to try their luck.

Specific skills required to climb the peaks and finding the right pathways requires an intensive training which might be too much for some, but others love the gruelling that prepares them for the unexpected situations that might come up in their mountaineering expedition. Knowledge about the passes and clefts in the mountains are imparted by the mountaineers who have charted those territories and explained in detail so that the chances of any mishap during adventure are minimised.

Mountaineering in Pakistan was brought to highlight as the advent of digital communications became wide-spread, and the establishment of network that enabled the locals residing near the peaks to share their stories with the rest of the world. 2022 was record breaking season as people from other countries also tried their luck to summit the peaks, with as many as hundred climbers were reported to cover the same area.

If you look at the recent past, a few notable names also came into news that highlighted mountaineering in Pakistan such as Ali Sadpara (late), and Sajid Sadpara, Samina Baig, Nazir Sabir and many others. They, along with their counterparts, have conquered not one but as much as 12 peaks during their expeditions. With more upcoming talent, mountaineering in Pakistan has long way to go in terms of emphasising the soft image in the world.