Samiya Rafiq

Samiya Mirza 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.

Climbing career

Samiya began her climbing activity in the Northern Pakistan. In 2016 she attempted to ascent an unclimbed peak in the vicinity of Khurodpin pass. She and Qudrat ali pushed on up through the pass, which is the highest pass in the Karakorum mountain range at 5790 meters. The expedition began on 24 December 2016, and concluded on 6 January 2017.

Milestone achieved

2017 - High Altitude Marathon Khunjerab Pass - 24 May