Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara has added another major accomplishment to his growing list of achievements by reaching the summit of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain, without using supplemental oxygen or relying on porter support.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the news on Sunday, calling it Sadpara’s ninth successful ascent of an 8,000-meter peak, all completed without artificial assistance. Standing at 8,167 meters, Dhaulagiri is located in Nepal and is known for its challenging conditions and steep terrain.
Sadpara led a four-member team on the expedition, which officially began on May 4. The team had arrived at base camp nearly a month earlier, on April 6, and completed essential acclimatisation before pushing for the summit. The final climb started from Camp IV on the evening of May 5, with the team fixing over 350 meters of rope to secure the final route.
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The successful ascent marked the first confirmed summit of Dhaulagiri during the Spring 2025 climbing season. Observers have hailed the achievement as proof of Sadpara’s strength, skill, and dedication to extreme-altitude climbing.
At 29, Sadpara continues to carry forward the legacy of his late father, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, a celebrated mountaineer who lost his life during a winter attempt on K2 in 2021.
Sajid Sadpara’s previous climbs include Everest, K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and the twin Gasherbrum peaks, which he famously summited within just four days—without oxygen.
Meanwhile, other prominent Pakistani climbers such as Naila Kiani, Sirbaz Khan, and Wajidullah Nagri are also attempting significant ascents this season, with targets including Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Dhaulagiri.