Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has made history as the first Pakistani to conquer all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, earning him a place among the world’s elite high-altitude climbers.
His latest achievement came with the successful ascent of the 8,027-meter Shishapangma, marking his 14th “eight-thousander.”
This incredible feat further cements Khan’s reputation as one of the most accomplished mountaineers globally. Notably, he summited 11 of these peaks without supplemental oxygen, a testament to his extraordinary skill, endurance, and determination.
Hailing from the Hunza Valley, Khan’s mountaineering journey began in 2017 with the summit of Nanga Parbat, the 8,126-meter “Killer Mountain.” Since then, he has taken on some of the world’s most challenging peaks, including K2, Lhotse, and Mount Everest.
Sirbaz Khan’s Major Achievements:
- Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters) – 2nd October 2017
- K2 (8,611 meters) – 22nd July 2018
- Lhotse (8,516 meters) – 14th May 2019
First Pakistani to summit Lhotse - Broad Peak (8,051 meters) – 11th July 2019
Summited without supplemental oxygen - Manaslu (8,163 meters) – 25th September 2019
Second Pakistani to summit Manaslu - Annapurna (8,091 meters) – 16th April 2021
First Pakistani to summit Annapurna - Mount Everest (8,849 meters) – 12th May 2021
- Gasherbrum II (8,035 meters) – 18th July 2021
- Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) – 1st October 2021
First Pakistani to summit Dhaulagiri - Kangchenjunga (8,586 meters) – 7th May 2022
First Pakistani to summit 10 eight-thousanders - Makalu (8,481 meters) – 28th May 2022
First Pakistani to summit Makalu - Gasherbrum I (8,080 meters) – 12th August 2022
First Pakistani to summit Gasherbrum I - Cho Oyu (8,188 meters) – 2nd October 2023
First Pakistani to summit 13 eight-thousanders - Shishapangma (8,027 meters) – 4th October 2024
