Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara has successfully summited Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s 7th highest mountain, without supplemental oxygen.
Sadpara’s ascent is part of a larger expedition that began on May 4, involving four Pakistani climbers aiming to scale Dhaulagiri, located in Nepal. He had arrived at the mountain’s base camp on April 6, completing multiple acclimatization rotations, including a climb up to Camp 3, before returning to base for the final summit push.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the achievement, noting that this marks Sadpara’s ninth successful ascent of an 8,000-meter peak — all accomplished without bottled oxygen or external support.
According to Seven Summit Treks, the organizing outfitter, the summit was reached at 9:35 AM on May 10, making it the first confirmed ascent of Dhaulagiri in the Spring 2025 season.
Sajid, the son of legendary climber Muhammad Ali Sadpara—who perished during a winter attempt on K2 in 2021—has steadily built a legacy of his own. Carrying forward his father’s enduring spirit, he has emerged as a leading figure in Pakistani mountaineering and a symbol of perseverance on the world stage.
