Meherban Karim

Meherban Karim was a Pakistani mountaineer who was born in the Shimshal Valley, Hunza District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. He climbed several mountains which include K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum 2. He was known for his endurance, speed, and courage in the high-altitude climbing. He was also a humble and friendly person who helped other climbers and shared his knowledge and experience. He lost his life, along with 10 other mountaineers, in the 2008 K2 disaster, following an avalanche in what was to be one of the deadliest accidents in the history of K2 mountaineering. He summited K2 without using any supplemental oxygen, but could not make it back to the base camp. He was 29 years old when he died. He is remembered as one of the best Pakistani mountaineers and a hero of his nation.