Islamabad: Japanese mountaineers Yudai Suzuki, Genki Narumi, and Hiroki Yamamoto successfully climbed the 6,080-meter Hasho Peak II in Pakistan’s Karakoram mountain range, an achievement that is a testament to their endurance and strength.
The mountaineers were given a warm welcome upon their arrival in Pakistan by Karar Haidri, Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) Vice President, who congratulated them on their achievement and hinted at prospects for a future alliance among Japanese climber and Pakistani climbers.
“This is an unforgettable experience for us. Karakoram’s towering mountains and awe-inspiring scenery are truly unique,” said the mountaineers, looking back at their climb.
Genki Narumi, an IFMGA-qualified mountain guide, also reaffirmed the commitment to closely cooperate with Pakistani guides and climbers. He mentioned initiatives to cooperate with the Alpine Club of Pakistan in training young mountaineers, stressing shared knowledge and proficiency in high-altitude climbing.
President of the Alpine Club, Irfan Arshad Khan, awarded a commemorative shield to the Japanese team in appreciation of their success and effort towards fostering international mountaineering relationships. He commended them on professionalism, solidarity, and commitment to safety, identifying that such expeditions further enhance cross-cultural relationships within the mountaineering fraternity.
Hasho Peak II, found in the Karakoram range, is famous for its difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions, and technical climbing routes, requiring successful ascents to be a marked achievement even from seasoned climbers. The peak, although less renowned compared to nearby giants such as K2 and Nanga Parbat, offers climbers intricate ice and rock formations that challenge endurance, technique, and resourcefulness.
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Over the past decade, Pakistan’s northern regions have witnessed an increased number of international expeditions tempted by the various mountain ranges and difficult peaks in the country. The successful climb of Hasho Peak II by the Japanese expedition not only indicates personal ability but also demonstrates Pakistan’s potential to serve as a center for high-altitude climbing tourism and expert mountaineering partnerships.
International partnerships have been embraced by local guides and climbers, observing that access to foreign standards of equipment, techniques, and safety serves the broader climbing community. The Alpine Club of Pakistan continues to hold training and support programs for local climbers as well as visiting climbers with the objective of encouraging safe and responsible mountaineering.
This accomplishment follows a string of recent record breaks for Pakistan’s Karakoram summits, such as the successful ascents of Nanga Parbat by Pakistani mountaineers in a record time, further establishing the region as an elite destination for high-altitude climbing.
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