Making history, three Pakistani women climbed Haramosh La (5,070m) from Arundu to Kutwal on Friday (June 16).
Along with Dr. Sana Jameel, Ammara Sharif, and Sohnia Bab’s teammates Abduhu and Dr. Raheel, Haramosh La – considered the most technical, difficult and dangerous pass in Pakistan – was crossed.
The trek is considered difficult as the upper Chomolungma glacier is heavily crevassed with avalanche danger. The climb is steep on the west side, requiring about 600-700 meters of rope.
It is a challenging trek and suitable only for experienced trekkers with technical trekking experience.
Party members
Dr. Sana Jamil (Karachi), Sonia Babar (Karachi), Ammara Sharif (Multan), Dr. Raheel (Kharian), Abduhu (Faisalabad), Fida Ali Arundo (Guide)
Earlier on Friday, renowned Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Sadpara announced that he would climb Nanga Parbat without the aid of supplemental oxygen.
The young mountaineer decided to climb the mountain without any help from Sherpas (local helpers).
Pakistani mountaineer has scaled the six highest peaks without artificial oxygen.
He had already achieved the unique feat of climbing Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, in May 2023 without supplemental oxygen and the assistance of Sherpas.
It must be noted that Sajid — son of legendary mountaineer Ali Sadapara — has set a target of 14 eight-thousander climbs without supplemental oxygen.
He has already summited K2 (8,611m), Gasherbrum-I (8,080m), and Gasherbrum-II (8,035m) in Pakistan, as well as Manaslu (8,163m) in Nepal without supplemental oxygen.
