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Samiya Rafiq

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)

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]

Climbing career

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

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

References