Mountaineer Sirbaz achieves unique feat

ISLAMABAD:

Sirbaz Khan, the renowned Pakistani mountaineer, has done it once again by reaching new heights in the world of high-altitude climbing. He was triumphant in reaching the summit of Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world which rises to 8,586 meters above sea level, all without the need for oxygen.

Not only is this a landmark event for the climber, but it represents a key moment for Pakistan’s mountaineering history. Having scaled Kangchenjunga, Sirbaz Khan has reached every summit of the ‘Eight-Thousanders,’ a feat that only a small group of the world’s best climbers have managed.

Khan managed to summit Kangchenjunga at 5:00 AM Nepal time, revealing his unwavering strength, advanced mountaineering skills and exceptional devotion to pure alpine climbing. It is climbing the mountain with just oxygen tanks, carrying your gear and relying on your own strength to deal with nature’s harshness.

The Road to the Roof of the World

Sirbaz has been on a journey for more than a decade, filled with hard work, struggle, achievements and love for what they do. Among his achievements are climbs of:

Everest (8,848m)

K2 (8,611m)

Lhotse (8,516m)

Makalu (8,485m)

Cho Oyu (8,188m)

Dhaulagiri (8,167m)

Manaslu (8,163m)

The elevation of Nanga Parbat is 8,126 meters.

The Annapurna I summit stands at an altitude of 8,091 meters.

Gasherbrum I stands at 8,080 meters above sea level.

Broad Peak has an elevation of 8,051 meters.

Gasherbrum II’s elevation is 8,035 meters.

Shishapangma (8,027m)

Next comes Kangchenjunga (8,586m)

A Kid from the Hills

Coming from the stunning region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Sirbaz Khan reflects the spirit of Pakistan’s north with a strong, unbreakable and tough character. The achievement means as much to the nation as it does to the person alone. It highlights the strength and talent of Pakistan’s adventure sports community and inspires lots of young climbers.

National War Heroes achieves fame and national pride.

Karrar Haidri, Secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, sent a message acknowledging Khan’s success.

Sirbaz Khan’s actions have brought pride to the whole nation. Being able to climb every eight-thousand-meter peak without the use of oxygen is an unusual and brave feat. He stands for the strength, skill and courage of Pakistani climbers at the world’s tallest peaks.

An Enduring Mark Left by Ice and Stone

Sirbaz Khan’s journey scaling peaks is meaningful because it reveals his strength, determination and commitment to reaching the top. The pure climbing he did in the Alps represents what true exploration is: achieving something difficult, not just the easy things.

Sirbaz Khan has climbed to the top of the world in mountaineering and this achievement means he is now a leader in the field.