French, Pakistani mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route

French and Pakistani climbers achieve new ascent on Spantik’s East Ridge

ISLAMABAD: French mountaineer Mathieu Maynadier, along with Pakistani climber Muizzuddinn, has successfully pioneered a new route on Spantik (7,027 meters), known locally as Golden Peak, located in the Karakoram range. The ascent took place between June 2 and June 7, marking a significant achievement for both climbers, with Muizzuddinn becoming the first Pakistani to lead such a major ascent. The newly established 1,800-meter route, named “Zinda…

French, Pakistani mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route

In early June, French alpinist Mathieu Maynadier and Pakistan’s Muizzuddinn pioneered a new route up the East Ridge of Spantik (7,027 m), locally known as Golden Peak, in the Karakoram range. The ascent, which took place from June 2 to 7, was the first major mountain opening in Pakistan led by a local climber. The new 1,800 m route, dubbed “Zindabad (long live)", is graded M5 A1 at an 80° incline. It is expected to be one of this summer’s most n…