Rescue Operation Launched for Stuck Climbers at Rakaposhi. A team of 3 climbers(one Pakistani Wajidullah Nagari and two Czech Republicans Peter Macek and Jakob Vicek) was stuck at 6900m after being done with the push successfully.
Rakaposhi Peak is located in Nagar Valley of Gilgit Baltistan, referring to the incident Deputy Commissioner Nagar Mr. Zulqarnain has escalated the issue to the authorities about the arrangements of helicopters to rescue Wajidullah Nagari and other two climbers at Rakaposhi.
The reason to be stranded at this high altitude is due to, one of the Czech Republican Climbers got frostbite and can’t even move so that is the only reason that the other two climbers cannot move down until any rescue operation to airlift the ill one.
Wajidullah Nagari and the other two members have chosen a very new route to summit Rakaposhi mountain and they succeeded on September 10, 2021.
Note that, two days ago Wajidullah Nagari has done the most difficult summit with his co-climbers by following a new route from south ridge.
Condition of Rakaposhi Mountain Stuck Climbers:
Stuck climbers at Rakaposhi mount are in contact with few people and he assured that he and other climbers are in good condition except the one who got frostbite. On 12 September, army helicopters have tried hard to fly and locate the members but after multiple visits weather has not allowed them to fly smoothly and Abdul Joshi’s service can also not possibly avail in recovering.
Rescue Operation Launched for Stuck Climbers at Rakaposhi
To Rescue the stuck climbers at Rakaposhi, Today on 13 September 2021, an army rescue operation has been launched yesterday that was not possible to search due to bad weather but it will be again launched today if weather permits them.
Today aerial and ground search operation both will be planned to recover the climbers as soon as possible.
9 Facts About Rakaposhi Peak Nagar
Wajidullah Nagari Pushed Rakaposhi & Declared 2nd in Pakistan, at age of 41 becomes the 2nd Pakistani to ascent Rakaposhi Peak with a brand new route after 23 years from South Spur/Ridge. The last successful expedition was done in 1997.
Rakaposhi Peak– The 3rd Beautiful and 12th Highest Peak of Pakistan
Rakaposhi Peak 7788m: The 3rd beautiful, world’s 27th highest, and Pakistan’s 12th highest peak. The reason for its fame is not because of its ranking but its beauty. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Rakaposhi Peak is the only peak that can be viewed from bottom to top with its extremely incredible flowing streams.
Breathtaking Rakaposhi Zero Point Nagar:
There are many points to take the breathtaking glimpse of Rakaposhi. But particularly when you moving on Karakorum highway in District Nagar Region. You may have hundreds of different enchanting views while crossing different villages of Nagar valley. Moreover, note that Rakaposhi can only be accessible from Nagar Valley and also can be clearly viewed from Rakaposhi View Point Nagar.
Rakaposhi Peak can be seen from different regions of Gilgit. You may have a glance at Bagrot Valley Gilgit. It can also be seen from some points of danyore Gilgit and you may also have a clear upper view from karimabad hunza. But majorly Nagar Valley is its feed and can be accessed and seen from different points of Nagar even from bottom to top. i.e. Nilt Valley, Thole Valley, Qasimabad Masot Valley, Ghulmet Valley, Pissan, and Minapin Valley.
Surprising Rakaposhi in Karakorum Mountain Ranges:
The long spread ice wall of Rakaposhi in the Karakorum mountain ranges, this peak is its kind of the only peak that has an astounding ice wall that creates uniqueness with other mountains and that is why it is considered the third beautiful peak after K2 and Nanga Parbat Peak. Rakaposhi Peak – The 3rd Beautiful and 12th Highest Peak of Pakistan but has a prominent profile for having 27th rank worldwide.
Rakaposhi Peak is previously named Rakaposhithen it is molded into Rakaposhi which locally means “Shining Wall”. Furthermore, Rakaposhi is known and Dumani“The Mother of Mist”. It is called because of, covering in cloud during the whole year in most of the time.
There are many successful and unsuccessful attempts done during 1892-2004. However, the first successful summit was done in 1958 by British Climbers.
Successful Summits of Rakaposhi Peak Nagar:
The first successful summit of Rakaposhi Peak (7788m) was done by members of a British expedition Mr. Mike banks and Mr. Tom Patey in 1958. This ascent was achieved from Southwest Ridge. Remember that both of them got minor injuries during ascent on 25 June 1958. But sadly on their descent another climber slipped and died at night time.
Best Time to Climb Rakaposhi Peak:
The best and favorable time to climb the 3rd beautiful Rakaposhi peak is from June to September. Where everything acts moderately where you will enjoy the green and lush meadows as well during your ascent with local foods and seasonal fruits.
There were multiple climbing’s done from different ridges routes during the period between 1982 to 2004 but now 2021 is going to add in few days. Below are the possible and used routes that can be selected for your summit pushes.
Southwest Ridge: Long route but not that technical
Eastern Side, that is shortest route.
Northwest Ridge: This route is long and technical than Southwest ridge.
Northern Ridge: This route is short but more difficult than above two routes.
Latest New Route identified to Climb Rakaposhi Peak:
Yes, after 2004 there was no attempt made to summit Rakaposhi Peak. But in September 2021. The energetic and well enthusiast young climber from Nagar Valley Mr. Wajidullah has started his summit push to Rakaposhi Peak this weak and he is on his way to the summit from Basecamp 1.
As per his last comments, he together with his Czech Fellow Climbers (Mr. Jakub and Mr. Petr ) has started a summit push with a new brand route that would help them to make a successful attempt after years of break.
Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and New Route to Climb Rakaposhi Peak:
Due to the extreme uphill and exceptional rise of Rakaposhi peak up to 16000 feet. It is most difficult and different wall than other peaks like K2 and Everest. That is why it has rarely opted for the summit in the past. Now a brave local climber Wajidullah Nagari has started with some foreign climbers to push from Nagar side and most importantly this time the route would be brand new.
If they succeed in this mega climb, they will make the historical attempt and this would bring more attention to worldwide climbers to summit this beautiful ice wall (Rakaposhi Peak).
