With a majestic height of 6,962 meters (22,841 feet) above sea level, Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the tallest mountain outside of Asia. Two Pakistani mountaineers, Abdul Joshi and Saad Munawar, recently achieved a spectacular achievement by conquering this mountain.
A major turning point in their mountaineering careers was reached on February 7 when they successfully ascended to the summit of Mount Aconcagua. Using Whatsapp to announce their victory, the pair expressed their happiness and sense of achievement to Hum News English.
In a moment of selfless kindness, Abdul Joshi—fondly referred to as the “Path Finder” among mountaineering enthusiasts—honored the volunteers of Shimshal.
His three brothers, Ghulam Murtaza, Karim Uddin, and Javed Rahim, who unfortunately died a month before while working for the community on a road project in Shimshal, Pamir, were the ones to whom he devoted his climb in memory of these volunteers.
Joshi dedicated his recent summit of Aconcagua to the Shimshal volunteers, expressing his deep thanks for their sacrifice. especially my three brave brothers who willingly became martyrs for the good of the society.
Abdul Joshi’s expedition into the mountains is quite inspirational. He started off as a lowly high-altitude porter and expedition assistant in Pakistan, but he worked his way up to become a trailblazer known for his remarkable ability to find previously undiscovered routes.
Among his many accomplishments is the fact that on August 14, 2021, he became the first climber in history to reach the 6,160-meter (20,210-foot) main peak of Passu Cones in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. This achievement cemented his status as a trailblazer in the field.
Abdul Joshi has a strong dedication to community service, which has led him to participate in multiple high-altitude rescue operations in addition to his climbing pursuits. He spearheaded a successful rescue operation on Rakaposhi in June 2019, saving three trapped climbers—two of whom were Czech nationals—who were ascending without permission. This was one noteworthy incident.
“The achievement of summiting a mountain is much smaller than the achievement of serving the community,” Joshi said on social media as he considered his accomplishments.
Joshi’s climbing partner, Saad Munawar, contributes a plethora of experience and knowledge. A seasoned mountaineer and renowned author, Munawar has climbed about ten different summits on various continents, including Europe’s Mount Elbrus and Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro. His two mountain travelogues, “Chogori” and “Rakaposhi k Saye Mein,” provide readers with an insight into his experiences and thoughts on climbing mountains.
Abdul Joshi and Saad Munawar’s triumphant ascent of Mount Aconcagua is evidence of their unshakable perseverance, skill, and fortitude in the face of difficulty. Their accomplishment not only increases their list of personal achievements but also encourages a great number of people to follow their passions and face obstacles head-on with bravery and tenacity.
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