Muhammad Ali Sadpara finally secures the sponsorship

[krash]

Ironically, with all the hullabaloo surrounding the first ever successful winter ascent of K2 by the Nepalese, some of the attention has spilled over towards an uncelebrated Pakistani hero. Muhammad Ali Sadpara has finally received some of the attention that he so rightfully deserves; The Chief Minister and the Minister of Tourism for GB have announced to sponsor Sadpara's remaining 6 peaks to complete his 14 eight-thousanders. He has already successfully summitted 8 out of the 14 total peaks that are 8000 meters and above, and this sponsorship will now finally enable him to bag the rest and put his name in the record books again for Pakistan.

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For most of you who do not know him, Muhammad Ali Sadpara is one of the best mountaineers of our current times and the most decorated Pakistani climber in history. He started off his climbing career as a lowly porter carrying massive loads for foreign climbers. Since then, on the back of his sheer will and skill, he has risen to become a globally celebrated climber. His greatest achievement to date is the first ever successful winter ascent of Nangparbat. This feat is indisputably one of the greatest sporting achievements ever. IMO, it is the greatest sporting achievement by a Pakistani ever, tied with Jahangir Khan's exploits. Had this man been born in a western country, he would have had sponsors lining up at his door 10 years ago.

This is a great day for climbing in Pakistan and for all those of my brothers made of rock and ice who live up north. We are finally realizing our rightful place in the climbing world! I can't express my joy. May Allah protect him and grant him all the success in the world.


PS: This man is currently attempting to summit K2 in the winter along with his 20 year old son Sajid and John Snorri of Iceland. I you're into it, please pray for them.


@Vapour

 

[Areesh]

Good news

 

[krash]

UPDATE: Sajid Sadpara has returned to C3 from the Bottle Neck due to his oxygen regulator malfunctioning. According to him Muhammed Ali Sadpara and John Snorri have teamed up with Juan Pablo. Pablo was previously climbing with his teammate Tamara Langar who decided to stop her bid due to hitherto unknown reasons. According to Sajid, all three were in good shape and making good progress.

Previously the Sadpara team could not rest at C3 as per their original plans since they had to accommodate three other climbers in their tent. Apparently, the SST team decided to send a bunch of tourists up the mountain completely unprepared and without gear. The SST team has already called off their attempt. I'm praying that their idiocy does not effect Sadpara's results.

The satellite trackers aren't working so the updates are scant and brief. Request all of you to pray for the safe return and success of all those up on the mountain.

 

[Jugger]

Pray for Ali Sadpara, he is missing while descending from the upper reaches of K2. He along with 2 other international climbers had summited k2.

PAF helicopters sent for rescue efforts have turned back without success. Rescue efforts are ongoing as we speak.

everyone reading this thread please pray for Ali and others, they are gems of mountaineering.