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Five Climbers Summit Nanga Parbat

Everest · Gilgit-Baltistan

Five Climbers Summit Nanga Parbat

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

Five international climbers from Europe have successfully summited Nanga Parbat (8,125 metres), marking the first ascents of Pakistan's summer climbing season. Czech mountaineers Marek Novotny and Ondra Hlasny reached the summit of the world's ninth-highest peak via the standard route on the Diamir face on June 26 at 12:00 pm, according to Ghulam Muhammad, General Manager of Blue Sky Treks and Tours, the expedition's organisers. He confirmed the…See the Story

French, Pakistani mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route

Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan

French, Pakistani mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route

Coverage: 2 sources

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…See the Story

The End of Pakistan's Lost Paradise of Hunza: 'In Just 20 Years, Our Entire Environment Has Changed'

Environment · Gilgit-Baltistan

The End of Pakistan's Lost Paradise of Hunza: 'In Just 20 Years, Our Entire Environment Has Changed'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

'The Himalayas Overheating' (3/6). In the north of the country, a village that has been isolated from the outside world for centuries is suffering from the combined effects of climate change and the loss of a way of life as it is integrated the country's economy.See the Story

Climber Makes History, Paraglides Off Nanga Parbat - Gripped Magazine

German alpinist David Göttler has made a historic first by summiting Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) via its formidable Rupal Face in alpine style and descending by paraglider. This marks the first recorded climb and paraglider descent of Nanga Parbat. Accompanied by teammates Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein, Göttler ascended via the Schell Route, pioneered by Austrian Hanns Schell in 1976. The team climbed without supplemental oxygen, fixed rope…History · Gilgit-Baltistan See the Story

Tourist family traced at Diamer fuel station before disappearance

Gilgit: The authorities have traced the last known location of a missing tourist family from Peshawar, who disappeared while traveling from Skardu. The family’s vehicle — a white Toyota Corolla (registration number LEH-2847) — was captured on CCTV footage at Gini fuel station in Diamer at 5:47 PM on June 29, the Tourist Police confirmed on Tuesday. The vehicle was earlier seen crossing Raikot Bridge, establishing a partial travel timeline. The d…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan See the Story

Urwa Hocane Celebrates Birthday in Skardu with Farhan Saeed's Heartwarming Surprise

Popular Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane recently marked her birthday with a breathtaking getaway to Skardu, gifted to her by husband and renowned singer Farhan Saeed. The celebration, filled with scenic beauty and heartfelt moments, captured the attention of fans and melted hearts across social media. Farhan Saeed and Mawra Hocane, Urwa’s sister, extended their warmest […] The post Urwa Hocane Celebrates Birthday in Skardu with Farhan Saeed’s Hear…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan Read Article

The Monster in Attabad

By Inshaal Sarfraz Attabad Lake, with its turquoise waters, cradled by rugged mountains, is a balm for the heart. When the Sun shines, its golden rays dance upon the lake’s surface, casting a magical shimmer that feels almost unreal. Locals, as well as national and international tourists, are drawn to this natural wonder. It’s the …Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan Read Article

The Silent Season on K2: Action Begins, But Little Info Forthcoming » Explorersweb

It's always exciting to get the first reports from K2. Despite commercialization, the allure of Savage Mountain has remained. But news is hard to come by this year. French loner in Camp 1 As on other Pakistan 8,000'ers, the first reports this season have come from independent climbers. Serge Hardy of France is climbing on his own and has already been to Camp 1. The mountain is empty, but it was still hard for him to find a spot at Camp 1 (6,060m…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan Read Article

Nanga Parbat Dilemma: Move to Camp 4 or Endure Marathon Summit Day? » Explorersweb

Climbers are currently approaching the end of the packed trail on Nanga Parbat. The ropes are not yet fixed to the summit. Horia Colibasau of Romania is resting today at "his" Camp 3, which is at just 6,650m. That's still far from the summit in both in altitude and distance, as seen in our Featured Image above. "I'm thinking of taking my tent and climbing a little higher, to make it easier for me to go down and come back," he said. This way, Col…Sports · Gilgit-Baltistan Read Article

Minal Khan’s cute video from Skardu goes viral

Popular Pakistani actress Minal Khan is currently enjoying quality time with her family in the scenic northern areas of Pakistan. She has been actively sharing glimpses of her vacation through photos and videos on her social media, keeping her fans updated. Minal made her Skardu trip memorable, capturing special moments with her husband and son. At the peak of her career, Minal tied the knot with fellow actor Ahsan Mohsin Ikram in September 2021…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan Read Article

(+) Lost Two Friends on Trango – Movie Coming Soon

It took many years before Stein P. Aasheim talked about the expedition to Great Trango in his lectures. It's still difficult. But he understands the fascination.Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan Read Article