Samiya Mirza (born 17 January 1988) is a Pakistani elite trekker. She is the first female elite trekker to attempt Khurdopin pass, the highest pass of the Karakoram range, in the winter of 2016.[1]

Samiya Mirza
Born (1988-01-17) 17 January 1988 (age 36)
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Runner cum Trekker, Entrepreneur, Social Worker
Spouse
(m. 2017)
ChildrenZiyam Ali Baig
RelativesSamina Baig (sister in law)

Climbing career

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Samiya began her climbing activity in the Northern Pakistan. In 2016 she attempted to ascent an unclimbed peak (6200 meter/20,341 ft) in the vicinity of Khurodpin pass.[2] She and Qudrat ali pushed on up through the pass, which is the highest pass in the Karakorum mountain range at 5790 meters (18,996 ft). The expedition began on December 24, 2016, and concluded on January 6, 2017.[3]

Milestone achieved

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2017 - High Altitude Marathon Khunjerab Pass - 24 May[4]

References

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  1. ^ "First Khurdopin Expedition 2016/2017 (The highest pass of the Karakoram (5790m)". Pythom.
  2. ^ "Mountain-climber Samiya Rafiq is conquering peaks and stereotypes". Geo News.
  3. ^ "Only winter expedition called off due to accident". Dawn News. 16 January 2017.
  4. ^ "1st High Altitude Marathon Race". The Nation. 26 May 2017.
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