Niamat Karim (born May 10, 1985) is an alpine skier and mountaineer from Shimshal valley, Hunza, Pakistan. He is known for mountain climbing, Alpine skiing, and trekking many challenging passes. He has participated in different skiing competitions, and served as a climbing instructor for the Shimshal Mountaineering School.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1985 Pakistan |
| Occupation | Alpine skier |
| Skiing career | |
| Disciplines | Skiing, trekking, mountaineering |
Passes
editKarim has trekked different challenging passes, including, the following: Khurdopin Pass; Verjerav Pass; Braldu Lupkela; Tillman Pass; Sherlik Pass; Hisper Biafo Pass; Simla Pass; Skamla Pass; Maidhur Pass; Wakhan Corridor; Wartum Pass; and Chafchingol Pass. He trekked Khurdopin Pass in 2018, considered the world's most challenging pass, Verjerav pass in 2020, Braldu Lupkela five times (which includes one time in winter in 2017[2]), and he trekked Chafchingol Pass nine times.
Mountain climbing and skiing
editKarim has climbed multiple 5,000 m and 6,000 m peaks including Mingligh Sar, Sonia Peak,[3] Qool Peak, Chashkin, Sher Peak, Musa ka Musallah, Goz Khun Sar and Quz Sar Peak. He has summited Minglig Sar Peak 24 times in summer and one time in winter. He also attempted Passu Peak[4] in 2014. In 2016, he and his brother summited Sher Peak and skied the descent.[5] He has also skied from Quz Sar Peak and Qool Peak.
References
edit- ^ "High in Pakistan's mountains, women break taboos". luxtimes.lu. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ APP (2017-01-30). "Group on a mission to create awareness about the danger of melting glaciers". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Sonia Peak: Our attempt to tire the mountain — Part II". The High Asia Herald. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS: Wakhi Project". MountainBlog (in Italian). 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Skiing from a 6000 meters high peak". PAMIR TIMES. 2013-08-04. Retrieved 2021-02-21.