Sajid Sadpara climbs world's seventh highest peak without oxygen

Renowned Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara successfully summited Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest peak at 8,167 metres, without the use of supplemental oxygen or the assistance of a porter, marking another extraordinary achievement in his mountaineering career.

According to the Alpine Club of Pakistan, Sajid completed the summit on Saturday, solidifying his position among the world’s elite climbers.

Dhaulagiri, located in Nepal, is known for its steep faces and extreme weather conditions.

Sajid Sadpara began his journey to Dhaulagiri on April 6, arriving at the base camp. After completing climbing rotations and reaching Camp 3, he returned to base camp before making his final push to the summit.

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This marks the ninth peak above 8,000 metres that Sajid conquered without the use of artificial oxygen or porters, highlighting both his physical endurance and mountaineering skill.

The expedition began on May 4 with a team of four Pakistani climbers, but it was Sajid who stood atop the peak, continuing the legacy of his late father, legendary mountaineer Ali Sadpara.

Sajid’s latest success not only brings pride to Pakistan but also reaffirms the country's growing presence in the world of high-altitude mountaineering.

Seven Summit Treks said in a statement that the team reached the summit at 9:35 am on Saturday, marking the first confirmed successful expedition to Dhaulagiri in the spring 2025 season.

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The team had already roped up to 8,050 meters and began a final attempt to complete their expedition under favourable weather conditions.

It added that Sadpara and the team began their journey from Camp 4 at 6:15 pm on Friday, successfully roped about 350 meters to reach the top and made immense efforts to secure the final part of the route.

At just the age of 29 years, Sajid Sadpara demonstrated a remarkable endurance, strength and dedication by scaling giant peaks.

Pakistan Alpine Club Secretary Qarar Haideri congratulated Sajid Sadpara and described his achievement as a historic milestone that reflects the strength and courage of Pakistani mountaineers before the world.