Pakistan's Sirbaz Khan makes history by climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000m

Sirbaz Khan has etched his name in the country's mountaineering history by becoming the first Pakistani to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres.

The extraordinary feat was achieved with his successful ascent of the 8,027-meter Shishapangma peak, his 14th eight-thousander.

Sirbaz Khan's remarkable journey began with the summit of Nanga Parbat in 2017. 

He then went on to conquer some of the world's most challenging peaks, including K-2, Lhotse, and Everest.

Notably, the mountaineer climbed 11 of these peaks without artificial oxygen, a testament to his exceptional skill and endurance.

His impressive record includes:

• Nanga Parbat (8,126m) on October 2, 2017

• K2 (8,611m) on July 22, 2018

• Lhotse (8,516m) on May 14, 2019

• Broad Peak (8,051m) on July 11, 2019

• Manaslu (8,163m) on September 25, 2019

• Annapurna (8,091m) on April 16, 2021

• Mount Everest (8,849m) on May 12, 2021

• Gasherbrum II (8,035m) on July 18, 2021

• Dhaulagiri (8,167m) on October 1, 2021

• Kangchenjunga (8,586m) on May 7, 2022 

• Makalu (8,481m) on May 28, 2022 

• Gasherbrum I (8,080m) on August 12, 2022 

• Cho Oyu (8,188m) on October 2, 2023 

• Shishapangma (8,027m) on October 4, 2024 

Sirbaz Khan's achievement solidifies Pakistan's prominence in world mountaineering, showcasing his unwavering determination, skill, and bravery.