Four of the best high altitude climbers in Pakistan have launched ambitious expeditions in Nepal, aimed at evolving some of the highest and dangerous peaks in the world this escalation season, including Everest, Dhaulagiri and Kanchenjunga.
Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of the late legendary mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara, who tries to Summit Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the seventh highest mountain in the world.
Sadpara reached the base camp on April 6, ended its acclimatization to Camp 3 and is now waiting for a clear meteorological window for a push at the top expected around May 9.
He joins alpine style climbing – without additional oxygen or high altitude carriers. A successful ascent would mark its ninth 8,000 m + summit in such conditions. Its previous exploits include K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum I and II.
Meanwhile, Naila Kiani, the most decorated mountaineer in Pakistan, began her approach to Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the third highest mountain in the world.
Its base camp at the base camp should extend per week. Kiani has already invited 11 of the 14 highest peaks on earth and remains the only Pakistani to do so.
Sirbaz Khan, who on April 7, re -enreated Annapurna (8,091m), who on April 7.
With 13 eight thousands to his credit, Kanchenjunga represents the last peak of his attempt to become the first Pakistan to climb the 14 giants of the 8,000 meter world, mainly without oxygen.
Wajidullah Nagri, who reached the Everest base camp, also has on the slopes while he is preparing for his own summit attempt. Nagri has already climbed five large Pakistani peaks, including K2 and Nanga Parbat.
With the four climbers with pivotal points of their career, this season could be historic for Pakistani mountaineering on the world scene.
