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Express Tribune
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistani climber dies in K2 avalanche
A Pakistani mountaineer has died after an avalanche struck near Camp 1 on K2, the country's highest peak, a local mountaineering club said on Saturday. According to the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP), the avalanche hit around 2:30pm on Friday and affected four climbers in total. Two climbers managed to return safely to base camp, while one foreign mountaineer suffered minor injuries. However, Iftikhar Hussain Sadpara, a climber from Skardu, lost his life in the incident. His body was recovered and brought back to base camp shortly after the incident.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Pakistani climber dies in K2 avalanche, body airlifted to Skardu
An avalanche struck Camp 1 on K2, the world's second-highest peak on Friday at around 2:30 pm, resulting in the tragic death of a local climber and minor injuries to a foreign mountaineer, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Saturday. The avalanche occurred around 500 meters above the base camp, catching four climbers in its path. Two managed to return safely to the Advance Base Camp, while one foreign climber suffered minor injuries, the ACP said. Local climber Iftikhar Hussain, a resident of Sadpara, Skardu, lost his life in the incident. His body was recovered and brought down to the base camp. ACP/File Following the incident, the expedition outfitter submitted a formal request to ACP President Major General Irfan Arshad and Askari Aviation for a helicopter operation to repatriate the deceased's body. The request was approved on humanitarian grounds and the climber's body was airlifted to Skardu. Arshad extended his condolences to the bereaved family, friends and the mountaineering community, assuring them of full support in this time of sorrow. ACP/File ACP Senior Vice President Karrar Haidri also expressed grief over the loss and paid tribute to Iftikhar's commitment and contributions to the sport of mountaineering. Sharing the news of Iftikhar's death, mountaineer and trekker Dr Sana Jamil said she was heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of 'a dear brother and an extraordinary mountaineer'. Speaking to Business Recorder, she said: 'His loss a tragedy for the entire mountaineering community of Pakistan. A soul so full of life, love, and generosity… gone too soon. He leaves behind his beloved wife and children — my heart goes out to them in this unimaginable grief.' Czech mountaineer dies on 'killer mountain' Reminiscing the victim, Dr Sana said Iftikhar was more than just a fellow climber. He was family in the mountains, she maintained. 'We shared unforgettable moments during our last West Muztagh La expedition. He stood by me like a rock through every challenge. He was a man of immense strength, unshakable courage, and a heart so kind it could warm even the harshest alpine night. 'Iftikhar bhai, I will forever carry the memories of laughter, silence, and summit struggles we shared. Thank you for being the person you were. May your spirit forever dance with the winds on the peaks you loved.'
The Star
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Czech mountaineer dies on ‘killer mountain' summit
A Czech mountaineer fell to her death on the world's ninth-highest peak, Pakistani officials said, becoming the first casualty of the summer climbing season in the country. Klara Kolouchova, 46, the first Czech woman to summit the world's two highest mountains, died on Thursday after falling on the lower slopes of Nanga Parbat. The 8,125m mountain is one of the world's most dangerous climbs with a reported one-in-five fatality rate. 'Her feet slipped from a slope and she fell into a ravine,' Nizam-ud-Din, a senior local government official in Diamer district, said, adding that one of her team members reported the death. 'The exact location of her body will first be traced. Once confirmed, appropriate rescue operations will be initiated to retrieve the body by using a helicopter service.' Five of the globe's 14 mountains above 8,000m are in Pakistan, including the world's second highest mountain, K2. Himalayan peak Nanga Parbat earned the nickname 'killer mountain' after more than 30 people died trying to climb it before the first successful summit in 1953. The Alpine Club of Pakistan also confirmed Kolouchova's death. 'She was an inspirational climber and a source of motivation for women mountaineers,' Karrar Haidri, the vice-president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, said. 'Her death leaves a void in the climbing fraternity,' he added. Her last post on Instagram on June 14 from Islamabad was a photo and video of her unsuccessful bid to climb the same mountain in 2024. 'Last year, the Naked Mountain laid me bare. Stripped me to silence, to stillness, to soul,' the caption read. 'This time, we aim higher. This time, we summit,' she added. The incident is the first casualty of the summer season, according to the Alpine Club, which monitors climbing expeditions in the country. The summer climbing season starts in early June and runs until late August. — AFP
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
‘Killer mountain': Czech mountaineer Klara Kolouchova dies climbing Nanga Parbat; summited Everest and K2 before
Klara Kolouchova, 46, a well-known mountaineer from the Czech Republic, has lost her life while climbing the Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world, on Thursday, around 4 am, as per an official of the Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Friday. She had allegedly fallen from a height between Camp I and Camp II early on Thursday, near the Bunar Base Camp of the 8,125-metre peak in the Diamer region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 'Authorities and rescue teams were immediately alerted and dispatched. Recovery efforts are currently underway to locate and retrieve her body from the fall site,' said Karrar Haidri, vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, through a WhatsApp message, as reported by PTI. Klara Kolouchova was accompanied by her husband and five other team members and arrived in Pakistan on June 15 to attempt the ascent of the mountain. She was an acclaimed mountaineer and globally known as the first Czech woman to climb Mt. Everest and K2. Her last post on Instagram was on June 14 from Islamabad, with a picture of the C2 in 2024, 'Last year, the Naked Mountain laid me bare. Stripped me to silence, to stillness, to soul. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More Undo This is the view from C2 in 2024. This time, we aim higher. This time, we summit.' Haidri did not immediately cite a reason for her fall and ultimate demise, but local media reports indicate that it might have been triggered by an oxygen-cylinder explosion. Nanga Parbat is dubbed the 'Killer Mountain' as many mountaineers die while climbing the summit regularly. The mountain derives its name from the Sanskrit words of 'Nanga' and 'Parvata,' which directly translate to 'naked mountain'. It is among the 14 peaks that are over 8,000 metres and more than 95 mountaineers have lost their lives so far while climbing the mountain. 31 of them died before it was first scaled in 1953. Taliban militants had also killed 10 foreign climbers on June 23, 2013.
NDTV
04-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Czech Mountaineer Dies On Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain' Nanga Parbat
A Czech mountaineer fell to her death on the world's ninth-highest peak, Pakistan officials said Friday, becoming the first casualty of the summer climbing season in the country. Klara Kolouchova, 46, the first Czech woman to summit the world's two highest mountains, died Thursday after falling on the lower slopes of Nanga Parbat. The 8,125-metre (26,656-foot) mountain is one of the world's most dangerous climbs with a reported one-in-five fatality rate. "Her feet slipped from a slope and she fell into a ravine," Nizam-ud-Din, a senior local government official in Diamer district, told AFP, adding that one of her team members reported the death. "The exact location of her body will first be traced. Once confirmed, appropriate rescue operations will be initiated to retrieve the body by using a helicopter service." Five of the globe's 14 mountains above 8,000 metres are in Pakistan, including the world's second highest mountain, K2. Himalayan peak Nanga Parbat earned the nickname "killer mountain" after more than 30 people died trying to climb it before the first successful summit in 1953. The Alpine Club of Pakistan also confirmed Kolouchova's death. "She was an inspirational climber and a source of motivation for women mountaineers," Karrar Haidri, the vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, told AFP. "Her death leaves a void in the climbing fraternity," he added. Her last post on Instagram on June 14 from Islamabad was a photo and video of her unsuccessful bid to climb the same mountain in 2024. "Last year, the Naked Mountain laid me bare. Stripped me to silence, to stillness, to soul," the caption read. "This time, we aim higher. This time, we summit," she added. The incident is the first casualty of the summer season, according to the Alpine Club, which monitors climbing expeditions in the country. The summer climbing season starts in early June and runs until late August. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
