Shehroze Kashif has made history as the youngest high-altitude climber from Pakistan to successfully scale all 14 of the world’s tallest peaks. This remarkable achievement was confirmed on Wednesday following his ascent of Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 meters in Tibet.
Kashif’s mountaineering journey began at the age of 11, and he summited Broad Peak in Pakistan, his first 8,000-meter mountain when he was just 14.
At 3:30 AM PST on October 9, 2024, Kashif reached the summit of Shishapangma, completing his quest to climb all of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. Karrar Haidri, the general secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, expressed pride in Kashif’s accomplishment, stating, “Once again, Shehroze has proudly raised the Pakistani flag on one of the world’s highest peaks, marking a historic moment for him and the nation.”
The Nepalese tour company Seven Summit Treks, which organized the expedition, also acknowledged his success. They noted in a Facebook post that a team of 29 international climbers and Sherpas reached the summit of Shishapangma, with this milestone marking the completion of the 14 Peaks challenge for 12 climbers.
In a conversation with Arab News, Salman Kashif, Shehroze’s father, shared the family’s excitement over this achievement. “As a parent, Shehroze’s accomplishment is a joyous moment, as he has fulfilled his dream of summiting all 14 peaks above eight thousand meters,” he said.
Reflecting on the challenges his son faced, Salman recalled, “When he was stuck on Nanga Parbat last year, we thought he might give up climbing. However, his passion remained strong, and he was determined to reach his goal.”
Describing Shehroze as “a city boy who loved mountains,” his father expressed gratitude for the support they have received. “All of my family members were awake last night, and there is a celebratory atmosphere at our house. People and relatives are visiting to congratulate us.”
Salman concluded, “We will warmly welcome Shehroze and celebrate his remarkable achievement upon his return.”
