Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara summits Dhaulagiri without supplemental oxygen
Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of the legendary Muhammad Ali Sadpara, achieves his eighth 8,000-meter summit without oxygen, solidifying his status among Pakistan’s elite mountaineers.
Karrar Haidri
Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara has reached the summit of Mount Dhaulagiri without supplemental oxygen and entirely unsupported, marking a significant achievement in high-altitude mountaineering. According to the Alpine Club of Pakistan, Sadpara reached the 8,167-meter peak on May 10.
Sadpara's expedition was managed and supported logistically by Seven Summit Treks Nepal and Sabroso Pakistan, with technical gear sponsored by Kailas. His successful ascent of Dhaulagiri makes it his eighth 8,000-meter peak conquered without the use of supplemental oxygen.
At just 29 years old, Sadpara has previously summited eight other 8,000-meter peaks, including Everst, K2, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Manaslu, and Annapurna — all without oxygen. Notably, he has summited K2 without supplemental oxygen twice, a testament to his remarkable endurance and skill.
Sadpara is the son of the late Muhammad Ali Sadpara, a legendary Pakistani mountaineer who lost his life in a tragic winter ascent of K2 in 2021. Continuing his father's legacy, Sajid has become a symbol of resilience and excellence in Pakistani mountaineering.
"A historic milestone that showcases the strength, courage, and resilience of Pakistani climbers on the global stage," Karrar Haidri, Secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, posted on social media, celebrating Sadpara’s achievement.
With this ascent, Sadpara further establishes himself among Pakistan's elite mountaineers.
Sirbaz Khan, another renowned Pakistani climber, holds the distinction of being the first from Pakistan to have summited 13 of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders without supplemental oxygen. He is currently in Kanchenjunga, aiming to complete his final peak and become the first Pakistani to conquer all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks without oxygen.
