In a remarkable achievement, Shehroze Kashif has become the youngest Pakistani climber to successfully scale all 14 peaks exceeding 8,000 meters.
He accomplished this milestone today with the ascent of Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 meters.
Affectionately known as “Broad Boy” in the climbing community, Kashif is only the second Pakistani to complete this prestigious challenge, following Sarbaz Khan, who made history earlier this year.
Kashif began his mountaineering journey in 2019 when he summited Broad Peak at the age of 17.
By 2021, he had reached several iconic peaks, including Mount Everest, Manaslu, and K2. The following year, he continued to demonstrate his climbing abilities by conquering Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II.
His successful streak continued last year with ascents of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Cho Oyu.
Kashif initially aimed to summit Shishapangma last year, but an accident thwarted his plans. Had he succeeded then, he would have made history as the youngest climber globally to complete the challenging feat of scaling all 14 eight-thousanders.
“I knew it would be incredibly challenging, and the risk to my life was real,” Kashif expressed, sharing his joy over this recent achievement.
“I focused on my goal. Now, standing here, I realize this accomplishment is not just about climbing mountains; it’s about overcoming fears, doubts, and limitations. For me, it’s nothing short of a miracle,” he added.