Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara successfully summited Dhaulagiri the world’s seventh-highest peak at 8,167 meters  on Saturday, without the use of supplemental oxygen or porter support.

This marks Sadpara’s ninth ascent of an 8,000-meter peak, all achieved without external aid. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the feat, highlighting his consistent commitment to unsupported, oxygen-free climbs.

Leading a four-member Pakistani team, Sadpara began the expedition in Nepal on May 4, arriving at Dhaulagiri base camp on April 6. Following acclimatization rotations to Camp 3, the team fixed ropes up to 8,050 meters with support from Seven Summit Treks Nepal and Sabroso Pakistan.

The final summit push began from Camp IV at 6:15 PM on Friday. After fixing more than 350 meters of rope en route, the team reached the summit at 9:35 AM Saturday. Seven Summit Treks noted it as the first confirmed Dhaulagiri summit of the Spring 2025 season.

“Sajid’s remarkable endurance and dedication at just 29 years of age showcase Pakistan’s mountaineering prowess,” said Karrar Haidri, secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, calling the climb a “historic milestone.”

Equipped with technical gear from Kailas, Sadpara’s successful expedition further cements his growing global reputation. The son of legendary mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara who lost his life on K2 in 2021 Sajid continues to carry forward his father’s legacy. His past summits include Everest, K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-I, and Gasherbrum-II, with a record-setting back-to-back ascent of G-I and G-II in under four days.