Shehroze Kashif Makes History as Youngest Pakistani Climber of 8,000m Peaks – Shehroze Kashif
- Shehroze Kashif, Pakistan’s youngest climber known as the “Broad Boy”.
- He reached the summit of Shishapangma at 8,027 meters, marking a historic achievement.
- His previous attempt to summit Shishapangma was halted due to an accident, but he remained focused on his goal.
Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has made history at the age of 22 by becoming the youngest climber from Pakistan to conquer all 14 peaks exceeding 8,000 meters. He achieved this remarkable milestone today by summiting Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 meters.
Known as the “Broad Boy,” Kashif reached the summit early this morning, further solidifying his legacy in the mountaineering community. He is now the second Pakistani to achieve this feat, following Sirbaz Khan, who was the first to scale all 14 eight-thousanders after climbing Shishapangma.
Kashif shared his successful summit on his Facebook page, announcing that he climbed the 8,027-meter mountain at 3:30 a.m., “completing his extraordinary journey of summiting all 14 of the world’s 8000m peaks.”
“As the youngest Pakistani to achieve this monumental feat, Shehroze raises the Green Flag of Pakistan 🇵🇰 high once again, marking a historic moment for both him and the nation. Congratulations to whole Pakistan,” he posted.
Kashif began his journey to the eight-thousanders in 2019, successfully summiting Broad Peak (8,047 meters) at just 17 years old, which propelled him into international recognition. In 2021, he summited Mount Everest, Manaslu, and K2, followed by Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II the next year. His impressive streak continued with successful climbs of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Cho Oyu last year.
In his previous attempt to summit Shishapangma, Kashif had to turn back due to an accident. Had he succeeded then, he would have become the youngest person globally to complete all 14 eight-thousanders.
Reflecting on his recent success, Kashif acknowledged the immense challenges he faced, stating, “I knew it would be extremely difficult, and the risk of losing my life was real. But I remained focused on my goal. Now that I’m here, I realize this journey wasn’t just about climbing mountains; it was about conquering fears, doubts, and personal limitations. For me, this is nothing short of a miracle.”
An unnamed supporter expressed pride in Kashif’s accomplishment, saying, “I always believed in the incredible potential of this young man, and today, he has exceeded all expectations, making the entire nation proud. There’s no greater joy than seeing the name of Pakistan’s youth celebrated globally.”
