Cherireen Sar
Cherireen Sar, Pakistan
6,224m, 2,400m, D, West Side
Lukas Woerle - Mountaineer
Aleš Česen - Mountaineer
Vincent Woerle - Videograph reached 4,950m
Islamabad
July 15, 2025
The unmistakably tropical air and the bustling airport instantly heighten the anticipation of a new adventure.
Shimsal
July 16, 2025
A car ride like I had never experienced before.
Six hours along a canyon from Karimabad had my hands and feet sweating the entire way.
What a relief to finally step out of the car in such a beautiful place.
Basecamp
July 20, 2025
For the very first time in my life, there is no defined location for a base camp.
We search for a safe spot with access to drinking water and eventually find a beautiful place north of the Kurdopin Glacier, at the foot of Cherireen Sar.
5000m
July 21, 2025
After several reconnaissance tours, we find a suitable spot on a forward summit ridge to set up a bivy — from there, we plan to attempt the main peak.
Rain Bivy
July 28, 2025
Sleep is hardly possible when the rain keeps hitting your face.
Until half past two in the morning, we endure the night wrapped in emergency blankets.
Summit Push
July 29, 2025, 2:30am
First in the rain, later in snowfall, we fight our way along the long granite ridge. At dawn, the weather finally clears, gifting us perfect conditions. From rock to compact ice walls, we push ourselves upward — all the way to the summit.
Summit
July 29, 2025, 11:21am
An overwhelming sense of relief.
In my fourth year in Pakistan, I finally reach a summit. And not just any summit — we are the first people ever to stand on the highest point of Cherireen Sar.
Basecamp
July 29, 2025, 18:48am
As the sun exposure increases, the conditions on our route become more and more demanding.
With only 1.25 liters of water per person, we return to base camp severely dehydrated after 17 hours of nonstop climbing.
An indescribable feeling.
Watch the film about our first ascent of Cherireen Sar now!
We proudly share our successes!