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Afghan climber to take on Mt. Everest
Nadjib Sirat Nadjib Sirat, a native of Panjshir province wants to be the first Afghan to climb Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, according to report published last week in the New York Times. The task is considered very dangerous as researchers say at least one person dies for every 10 expeditions.
Sirat's motivation is to improve the image of Afghanistan and Afghans in the eyes of the world. He is tired of seeing his country portrayed only as a nation filled with war and terrorism. He believes if he succeeds, it will be a positive thing for his nation. The other motivation is to promote Alpine sports in Afghanistan. He is hoping the climb will inspire other Afghans to practice Alpine sports. With help from Afghanistan's Olympic Committee, he has already established the Afghan Mountaineering Federation. Sirat plans on ascending the 29,029-foot summit from September 1 to 20. He will be carrying a 22 pound backpack, 9 pounds in oxygen tanks and a satellite phone.
Sirat also has plans to conquer Mount Noshaq, Afghanistan's tallest mountain, in a first ever all-Afghan expedition next year. On July 20, 2009, two Afghan mountaineers, Malang Jan Darya and Amruddin Sanjar, made history by becoming the first Afghans to successfully climb Afghanistan's highest peak. The two men planted Afghanistan's flag on the top of the 7,492-metre (24,580-foot) mountain.
Nadjib Sirat
Sirat's motivation is to improve the image of Afghanistan and Afghans in the eyes of the world. He is tired of seeing his country portrayed only as a nation filled with war and terrorism. He believes if he succeeds, it will be a positive thing for his nation. The other motivation is to promote Alpine sports in Afghanistan. He is hoping the climb will inspire other Afghans to practice Alpine sports. With help from Afghanistan's Olympic Committee, he has already established the Afghan Mountaineering Federation. Sirat plans on ascending the 29,029-foot summit from September 1 to 20. He will be carrying a 22 pound backpack, 9 pounds in oxygen tanks and a satellite phone.
Sirat also has plans to conquer Mount Noshaq, Afghanistan's tallest mountain, in a first ever all-Afghan expedition next year. On July 20, 2009, two Afghan mountaineers, Malang Jan Darya and Amruddin Sanjar, made history by becoming the first Afghans to successfully climb Afghanistan's highest peak. The two men planted Afghanistan's flag on the top of the 7,492-metre (24,580-foot) mountain.
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