Samiya Rafiq
Pakistani elite trekker (born 1988)
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Samiya Mirza (born 17 January 1988) 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.[1]
Born17 January 1988
OccupationsRunner cum Trekker, Entrepreneur, Social Worker
Spouse
ChildrenZiyam Ali Baig
Samiya Mirza | |
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| Born | 17 January 1988 |
| Occupations | Runner cum Trekker, Entrepreneur, Social Worker |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Ziyam Ali Baig |
| Relatives | Samina Baig (sister in law) |
Climbing career
Samiya began her climbing activity in the Northern Pakistan. In 2016 she attempted to ascent an unclimbed peak (6200 meter/20,341 ft) in the vicinity of Khurodpin pass.[2] She and Qudrat ali pushed on up through the pass, which is the highest pass in the Karakorum mountain range at 5790 meters (18,996 ft). The expedition began on 24 December 2016, and concluded on 6 January 2017.[3]
Milestone achieved
2017 - High Altitude Marathon Khunjerab Pass - 24 May[4]