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The withering Juniper Forests of Ziarat The Juniper forests of Balochistan are an ecological and cultural treasure of the country. These rare and centuries old forests are located in Ziarat and Zargoon areas of Balochistan. Junipers are one of the slowest growing trees in the world and are therefore often called “living fossils” Although […]
Three climbers go missing on Gasherbrum-1 as Search and Rescue operations continue with the help of Pak Army Three climbers from the international team have gone missing on the Gasherbum-1, the third highest mountain in Pakistan, surging to a colossal 8,068 meters. Gerfried Goschl, the legendary Austrian mountaineer who was leading the team […]
Pakistan-explorer.com: A ray of hope in the clogged-up tourism culture in the country Launched with a distinct vision of promoting the tourism culture in the country, www.pakistan-explorer.com is no less than a breath of fresh air, striving to do justice with the huge bounty of natural wonders and resources the country possess. Tourism in […]
Greg Mortenson: Conquering mountains and hearts There have been a handful of mountaineers in the annals of history who have been able to face all odds to climb the toughest of mountains on the face of earth. Fewer among them managed not only to summit these peaks but also conquer the hearts of the […]
Interview with Gerfried Goschl: Team Leader of the Gasherbrum 1 winter expedition -Last part Question: There are 5 teams scheduled this winter on three Pakistan 8000ers. Does this signal increased interest in winter Himalaya, and why is that do you think? Goschl: For a small group of climbers, a winter climb provides the hardest conditions, […]
Interview with Gerfried Goschl: Team Leader of the Gasherbrum 1 winter expedition Part-2 Goschl: Carlos is well known in Spain for doing "crazy" things such as bold climb+BASE jumps. He is a strong technical climber and also has experience from a 8000er-summit (Cho Oyu). Since we first knew each other in 2003 Nisar has been a […]
Interview with Gerfried Goschl: Team Leader of the Gasherbrum 1 winter expedition Part-1 While the Russians will be attempting the first successful ascent of the Savage K-2, another team of highly ambitious and renowned climbers will be locked in a fierce battle to summit Gasherbrum 1, the 11th highest mountain in the world. […]
Russians all set to tame the “Savage” K-2 in an unprecedented winter expedition: Part 2 "The visibility is so limited that one of our friends, who is a guest with the expedition, got lost on the glacier on his way back from the toilet. This comical adventure could have ended in tragedy. The upper […]
Russians all set to tame the “Savage” K-2 in an unprecedented winter expedition Part-1 Some of the best winter mountaineers of the world, nick-named as “Ice Warriors” by the National Geographic Magazine, will be pitched in another attempt to climb the deadly mountain in the thick of the harsh Karakorum winters. Rising to a […]
Rampant deforestation threatening ecology near Nanga Parbat, Fairmeadows The region which extends from Karakorum Highway all the way to the scenic resort of Fiarymeadows near Nanga Parbat, is owned and controlled by the local inhabitants of the region and government has less control over the area and is seemingly nonexistent. The road which […]
What makes K-2 the deadliest mountain in the world? Part-3 Bowley’s description of the gory incident helped with the intricacies of the many disastrous accidents which have happened on the notorious mountain and has also helped planning and arranging proper safety measures for the climbing expeditions. The 2008 incident also triggered a […]
What makes K-2 the deadliest mountain in the world? Part-2 The deadliest recorded incident in the history of mountain climbing where no fewer than 11 mountaineers and climbers lost their lives on the “Savage Mountain” will perhaps suffice in justifying the magnitude of the lethal force K-2 exerts on the ones who attempt […]
