Sirbaz Khan has etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history by becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. This extraordinary achievement places him among a select group of elite climbers worldwide.
Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. This extraordinary feat places him among the elite mountaineers globally.
Khan completed his journey by summiting Shishapangma, an 8,027-metre mountain in Tibet, on October 4, 2024. His journey to conquer the world’s highest peaks began in 2017 with the ascent of Nanga Parbat, one of the most dangerous mountains in the world.
Born in Hunza, Khan’s mountaineering career has been marked by numerous record-breaking achievements. Some of his notable climbs include K2, Lhotse, Mount Everest, and Annapurna. Many of his ascents, including 11 out of 14 peaks, were done without the use of supplemental oxygen—an accomplishment that adds to the difficulty and danger of high-altitude climbing.
All The Records And Summits
Here are the details of all 8-thousands summited by Sirbaz Khan, who hails from the Hunza Valley:
- Shishapangma (8,027 meters) – Date: 4th October 2024
Record: First Pakistani to summit all 14 eight-thousanders - Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters) – Date: 2nd October 2017
- K2 (8,611 metres) – Date: 22nd July 2018
- Lhotse (8,516 metres) – Date: 14th May 2019
Record: First Pakistani to summit Lhotse - Broad Peak (8,051 metres) – Date: 11th July 2019
Record: Summited without supplemental oxygen - Manaslu (8,163 meters) – Date: 25th September 2019
Record: Second Pakistani to summit Manaslu - Annapurna (8,091 meters) – Date: 16th April 2021
Record: First Pakistani to summit Annapurna - Mount Everest (8,849 metres) – Date: 12th May 2021
- Gasherbrum II (8,035 metres) – Date: 18th July 2021
- Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) – Date: 1st October 2021
Record: First Pakistani to summit Dhaulagiri - Kangchenjunga (8,586 metres) – Date: 7th May 2022
Record: First Pakistani to summit 10 eight-thousanders - Makalu (8,481 metres) – Date: 28th May 2022
Record: First Pakistani to summit Makalu - Gasherbrum I (8,080 metres) – Date: 12th August 2022
Record: First Pakistani to summit Gasherbrum I - Cho Oyu (8,188 meters) – Date: 2nd October 2023
Record: First Pakistani to summit 13 eight-thousanders
His journey is a testament to his skill, determination, and resilience, making him a true icon in the world of mountaineering.
