Ski in Pakistan
Skiing in Pakistan is a growing adventure sport, especially in the mountainous northern regions, where the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush ranges offer excellent terrain and snowfall. NORTH PAKISTAN ADVENTURE organizes ski trips for cross-country skiers from the top of the mountains and on the longest glaciers, Snow Lake down to Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glaciers, and cross-country on the highest plateau, Deoasi, Shimshal Valley, Fairy Meadow, Nanga Parbat, Astore Valley, etc. There are two ski resorts, the Pakistan Air Force ski resort in Naltar – Gilgit and the Malam Jabba - Swat Ski resort. The Government of Pakistan is also trying to promote ski activities in the winter because we do not have any winter sports yet. There are many possibilities to ski in various regions of the Northern Areas, but no lefts and pistes may have to climb up or trek up, then you may ski. It also depends on the ski skills, experience, expertise, and mountaineering skills. There is mountain wildness in these areas. You have to climb the peaks and ski down. The peaks below 6500M high are free to climb, no need for any permit or formalities, but such a peak is located in restricted areas (close to the border), so you need a trekking permit to enter this region. And the peaks above 6500 m require a climbing permit and all the formalities for a climbing expedition.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKII
- Pakistan, with its rugged landscapes and towering mountains, offers some of the best ski touring opportunities in the world
- The Karakoram and the Himalayas host numerous peaks that provide thrilling and adventurous experiences.
