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Elite French Duo to Attempt Gasherbrum IV's Shining Wall » Explorersweb

French climbers Charles Dubouloz and Symon Welfringer are teaming up again to attempt one of the most epic peaks in the Karakoram: Gasherbrum IV. "Our primary objective is the southwest ridge, starting by climbing the Shining Wall [the West Face] and then continuing along the ridge to the summit," Dubouloz told ExplorersWeb. He noted that this is the route twice attempted by Piolet d'Or winner Jordi Corominas in 2006. The West Face of Gasherbrum…Read Article

Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan

Groundbreaking Climbs on Nanga Parbat's Diamir Face » Explorersweb

Denis Urubko and Maria Cardell are in Pakistan to open a new alpine-style route on Nanga Parbat's Diamir Face. Here, we examine the climbing history of this formidable 4,000m wall. Nanga Parbat (8,125m) is located in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region and has three main faces: the south-facing Rupal Face, the northeast-facing Rakhiot Face, and the northwest-facing Diamir Face. The Diamir Face is bordered by the Diamir Glacier to the west and the…Read Article

Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-Baltistan

Horia Colibăşanu Arrived at the Base of Nanga Parbat ► Rador Press Agency

RADOR RADIO ROMANIA (13 June) – The Timorese alpinist marched 4,200 metres across the Diamir of Nanga Parbat, considered the most difficult on the planet. Alpinist Horia Colibăşanu arrived on 11 June at the base bank of Nanga Parbat, located at 4,200 metres high, on the side of Diamir. Colibašanu follows [...]Read Article

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Different Strokes on Nanga Parbat » Explorersweb

Pakistan climbs this year will range from attempts at a bold new route and the first ski descent of the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat to ultra-commercial approaches. The climbing styles seem worlds apart, yet they reflect both how much the high-altitude scene has changed and how some climbers continue to tackle big mountains in the spirit of classical adventure. Denis Urubko and Maria Cardell climbed their last acclimatization peak near Skardu toda…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

David Goettler on Modern Alpinism, Xenon, and His Upcoming Climb of Nanga Parbat » Explorersweb

David Goettler is on his way to Nanga Parbat with French skiers Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein. The 43-year-old German is tackling Nanga Parbat for the third spring-summer in a row and his fifth time overall. This week, he spoke to ExplorersWeb about his plans and the changing world of Himalayan climbing. Last year, Goettler teamed up with Mike Arnold of the U.S., but Arnold decided to abort his attempt. Goettler spontaneously joined wi…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

World Premiere: They Throw Themselves From the Top of the K2 at 8,611 Meters

Liv Sansoz and Zeb Roche climbed the oxygen-free K2 before jumping paragliding from the second highest peak in the world. A historic first. A legendary flight.Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

Nanga Parbat: Quieter Than Usual But not Empty » Explorersweb

Those climbers who didn't cancel their plans when the hostilities erupted between India and Pakistan, or those who made their minds at the last minute, are on their way to Nanga Parbat. Many are seeking to complete their 14x8,000m lists. Others have already done so but are returning to the so-called Killer Mountain. No-oxygen climbers Less crowds in key sections as the Kinshoffer Wall will be positive for those attempting the mountain independen…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

Who Owns Gilgit-Baltistan’s Land? A Legal Tangle Rooted in History and Rights

By Dr. Saeed Abbas In May 2024, the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly passed the Gilgit-Baltistan Land Reforms Act (GBLRA)—a sweeping legislative overhaul that aims to reclassify all uncultivated land in the region. Touted by some as a long-overdue departure from colonial-era Nautore laws, the Act redraws the region’s land governance map—dividing it into Government Land, Common Partible …Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

Ali Zafar drops first Shina song ‘Karay Karay’ this Eid

Internationally acclaimed Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has ended the long wait of his fans by releasing a music video in a completely new style and language — Shina — for the very first time. A few days ago, Ali Zafar had teased a surprise for his fans on social media, promising to bring something special on Eid-ul-Adha. That promise has now been fulfilled with the release of the song “Karay Karay”, sung in Shina, a language spoken in Pakistan’s n…Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

Olympian Sabrina will attempt to climb K2

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"I really did it, finally arrived in Skardu 2 days ago, after an incredibly difficult and challenging day from Gilgit to Skardu," the four-time Olympian judoka Sabrina Filzmoser texted as she achieved the incredible feat of becoming the first woman in Pakistan's history to complete the journey of 2,324 km in just 10 days. This is the first time a female cyclist has covered a long-distance ride in such a short time under extreme weather condition…Cycling · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

Experts decry environmental inaction in Gilgit-Baltistan

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An event related to World Environment Day held at Rakaposhi Viewpoint in the Ghulmet area of Nagar district.Gilgit-Baltistan · Gilgit-BaltistanRead Article

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