Dozens to attempt first winter ascent of deadly K2
Around 55 climbers in rival expeditions are converging on Pakistan for a winter ascent of the notoriously deadly K2
K2, the world s second highest mountain in the Himalayas mountains range of Pakistan
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Dozens of climbers are assembling in Pakistan for a perilous attempt at what has been called one of mountaineering s last great prizes – a winter ascent of the world s second highest peak.
Around 55 climbers in rival teams are reported to be preparing to climb K2 and take on a mountain notorious for the numbers of climbers to have died on its slopes.
Eco hike held
December 14, 2020
Islamabad: Alpine Club of Pakistan in collaboration with Frontier Works Organization (FWO) celebrates International Mountain Day 2020 by holding Eco Hike, Photographic exhibition of Pakistani Mountains, Rock Climbing Competition at Margallah Hills.
A large number of youths participated in the event held on Sunday morning. The participants were given orientation on the importance of Mountains and were involved in seed ball activities. The participants of the hike and visitors witnessed the beautiful pictures of Pakistani Mountains, landscape, culture, and people of mountains.
Ahsan Sadiq Additional Director General FIA was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He appreciated the interest of youth in health activities n stressed the need to involve more and more youth in hiking, trekking and climbing activities.