Samiya Rafiq

Samiya Mirza
Born	(1988-01-17) 17 January 1988 (age 38) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Occupations	Runner cum Trekker, Entrepreneur, Social Worker
Spouse	Mirza Ali Baig ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	Ziyam Ali Baig
Relatives	Samina Baig (sister in law)

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]

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]

References

1. "First Khurdopin Expedition 2016/2017 (The highest pass of the Karakoram (5790m)". Pythom. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
2. "Mountain-climber Samiya Rafiq is conquering peaks and stereotypes". Geo News. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
3. "Only winter expedition called off due to accident". Dawn News. 16 January 2017.
4. "1st High Altitude Marathon Race". The Nation. 26 May 2017.

External links

• Samiya_Rafiq's Blog Archived 28 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine