Pakistani mountaineer Sarbaz Khan has made history by becoming the first from the country to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks without using supplemental oxygen — a rare and demanding feat in the realm of high-altitude mountaineering.
His historic journey concluded with the successful summit of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain at 8,586 meters, marking the final climb needed to complete the oxygen-free challenge. This triumph followed his ascent of Annapurna last month, also without artificial oxygen.
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While Sarbaz had previously reached the top of all 14 peaks by 2023, two of those climbs were completed with the aid of oxygen. His recent reascents of Annapurna and Kanchenjunga without oxygen now officially secure his place among the world’s most elite climbers.
Reflecting on his achievement, Sarbaz stated that this moment holds immense significance for Pakistan and expressed hope that it would inspire the next generation of Pakistani mountaineers to chase ambitious goals despite the obstacles.
His accomplishment not only elevates Pakistan’s status in the global climbing community but also celebrates human endurance and the power of determination.
