
Pakistan 2025: Climbers, Summits, and High-Stakes Expeditions
Pakistan’s 2025 climbing season unfolds with daring summits, tragic loss on Nanga Parbat, and bold new routes across K2, Broad Peak, and beyond.

Pakistan’s 2025 climbing season unfolds with daring summits, tragic loss on Nanga Parbat, and bold new routes across K2, Broad Peak, and beyond.

Czech mountaineer Klára Kolouchová tragically died in a fall between Camps 1–2 on Nanga Parbat. Rescue and recovery efforts underway.

Berman, Pelletti & van Haeren complete historic first ascent of Ultar Sar’s Southeast Pillar in pure alpine style after decades of failed attempts.

Symon Welfringer and Charles Dubouloz, Photo: C. Dubouloz French alpinists Charles Dubouloz and Symon Welfringer are preparing to tackle what many call one of the

Denis Urubko and Maria Cardell prep for a bold new alpine-style route on Nanga Parbat’s Diamir Face after acclimatizing near Skardu, Pakistan.

Climbers are back in Pakistan’s high peaks after a tense May. Quiet expeditions, bold routes, and a season reclaimed—just in time.

India-Pakistan tensions raise concerns for the 2025 Karakoram climbing season. Here’s what mountaineers need to know about access, risks, and delays.