Naila Kiani Becomes First Pakistani Woman to Climb 12 Peaks Above 8,000 Metres
Naila Kiani has once again achieved greatness and bravely made her mark in the world. A Pakistani climber has come back successfully from Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain located in Nepal. With this climb, she has done what no Pakistani woman has ever done: reached the summit of an 8,000-meter mountain 12 times.
Climbing Kangchenjunga: A New Record for Pakistan
At 8,586 meters, Kangchenjunga ranks as one of the toughest and most hazardous mountains found anywhere. Because of the climb’s fierce height and moody conditions, Naila was one of the few determined ones who succeeded. She has climbed into an exclusive group of high-altitude climbers from all over the world, as well as becoming the first Pakistani woman to reach that height.
The fact that Huda crossed Kangchenjunga shows the world Pakistan’s growing place in adventure sports, especially among women.
The 12 Eight-Thousanders: Naila’s Climbing Milestones
She has now completed climbs on 12 of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders, known by their altitude of over 8,000 meters (26,247 feet). Due to their very high altitude, freezing temperatures and low oxygen, these mountains are considered among the hardest and most unsafe to climb.
Some of the things included on her impressive list are:
• K2 (8,611m) earned the name “Savage Mountain”
Nanga Parbat (8,126m) is known by the name “Killer Mountain”.
• Mountains from the Gasherbrum I & II group
Broad Peak
• Lhotse
• Makalu
• Annapurna
• Manaslu
• Dhaulagiri
• The 8,586m peak of Kangchenjunga was her last climb
These extremely difficult mountains frighten and impress climbers everywhere, yet Naila has shown her talents again and again as she climbs with skill and determination.
A Trailblazer for Pakistani Women
What Naila accomplishes goes beyond setting new marks—it’s about removing obstacles for others. Shatters every stereotype as a mother, an aerospace engineer and an elite athlete. Young Pakistani girls and women are able to believe they can accomplish something great due to her example.
Because female participation in heavy lifting sports is gradually increasing, Naila is an inspiration for many athletes. Not only does Garrett’s body hold up to extreme mountain climbs, but so does her mind. She has made it known that gender doesn’t hold anyone back from becoming great.
Overcoming Danger: The Risks of High-Altitude Mountaineering
Mountains that reach 8,000 meters high are not for everyone. Such climbs, regularly called “death zone” expeditions, require:
• A chance of avalanches
• Severe damage caused by the cold
• Problems caused by high altitude
A failure of essential facilities
• Strong tiredness
Naila has been exposed to all of these threats—plus more. Even so, she moves steadily, being both modest and careful. The way she plans each step, keeps fit and works together has allowed her to avoid danger on particularly deadly summits.
Empowering the Next Generation
Naila excels because she is an athlete, but also because she wants to motivate others. Coordinating educational activities, doing interviews and being active online, she promotes:
• Enabling young people to grow.
• Problems women face in the world of sports
• Being aware of environmental issues
Adventure based learning
Climbing for her is also about encouraging others, mainly people who never thought they could do what she does. She thinks that being in the mountains teaches things like endurance, being humble and getting prepared.
Final Thoughts: A Legacy Carved in Stone and Ice
Naila Kiani’s 12-peak achievement is not only about mountaineering. It represents boldness, loyalty and wanting to achieve anything. Her achievements stand visible on major mountain slopes and are felt by millions across the globe.
What she did shows us that having passion, preparing and sticking with it can carry you to amazing places. Pakistan offers its thanks to Naila Kiani, the celebrity of our mountains and a source of pride for many more to come.
