Seven Summit Treks team conquers Nanga Parbat
Nepali guides lead climbers to the summit of Nanga Parbat (8,126m) despite challenging weather, season's major 8,000m summit in Karakoram
A group of climbers from Seven Summit Treks successfully summited Nanga Parbat, making it one of the first major successes of the 2024 summer climbing season in Pakistan.
According to Seven Summit Treks, the Kathmandu-based expedition organizer, the climbers reached the summit of the 8,126m peak on Wednesday morning, overcoming challenging weather conditions.
The team included Al Harthy Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah from Oman, Vibeke Andrea Sefland from Norway, Thomas Ntavarinos from Greece, Israfil Ashurli from Azerbaijan who summited without supplemental oxygen, and Vadim Pirmin Druelle from France, also without supplemental oxygen. They were assisted by their guides, Pasang Sherpa, Ngima Wangdak Sherpa, Ngima Dorchi Sherpa, and Phubadhile Sherpa, all from Nepal.
The summit comes a day after another team from Seven Summit Treks successfully fixed ropes to the summit. This group consisted of guides Lakpa Temba Sherpa and Pemba Sherpa from Nepal, and climbers Dilawar Sadpara and Fida Ali from Pakistan.
Situated in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, Nanga Parbat, which translates to "Naked Mountain" in the local language, is the ninth-highest peak in the world at 8126 meters. Known for its steep slopes, challenging weather conditions, and significant technical difficulties, it presents a formidable challenge to mountaineers.
Nepali expedition operators are prominent players in the expedition of the 14 highest peaks in the world, which are situated in Nepal, China, and Pakistan. The climbing season in Pakistan starts with the completion of the spring season in Nepal, enabling climbers and guides to transition from one challenging environment to another.
