Shehroze Kashif made history on Wednesday by becoming the youngest Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks.
His final climb saw him successfully ascend Shishapangma, standing at 8,027 metres, in the early hours of the morning at 3:30am, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said.
“The 22-year-old’s incredible journey, driven by unwavering dedication and perseverance, culminated with this remarkable achievement.
“By scaling all of the 8,000m peaks worldwide, he has etched his name in the record books, raising the Pakistani flag on every one of these formidable mountains,” ACP said.
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Just days prior, mountaineer Sirbaz Khan became the first Pakistani to summit all ‘8,000ers’ on October 4, also at Shishapangma peak.
Summiting all 14 “eight-thousanders” is considered the peak of mountaineering aspirations. Climbers cross “death zones” where there is not enough oxygen in the air to sustain human life for long periods.
At 17, Shehroze made his first major breakthrough by summiting Broad Peak, earning him the nickname ‘The Broad Boy’.
ACP Secretary Karrar Haidri extended congratulations to Shehroze, his team and the nation for the historic accomplishment.
“On behalf of the president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, the executive board and all its members, I extend congratulations to Shehroze for this proud moment,” he said in a statement.
“Shehroze’s accomplishment not only symbolises personal triumph but also serves as an inspiration for future generations of Pakistani mountaineers,” he added.
