Samiya Rafiq

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]

Samiya Mirza
Born (1988-01-17) 17 January 1988
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
NationalityPakistani
OccupationRunner cum Trekker, Entrepreneur, Social Worker
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2017)​
ChildrenZiyam Ali Baig
RelativesSamina Baig (sister in law)

Early life

Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Rafiq spent most of her childhood in outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking trails with her father. When not climbing, Rafiq is an entrepreneur and social worker. She married Mirza Ali (the first Pakistani man to climb seven summits in seven continents).[2]

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.[3] 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 December 24, 2016 and concluded on January 6, 2017.[4]

I Run For Smile

Samiya has contributed in several projects as a CEO and Marathon Director of "I Run For Smile", her famous intitiative, and she is the pioneer of "High Altitude Marathon Khunjerab Pass" in Pakistan and other marathon races. She is currently undertaking this latest "Marathon Project", and giving opportunity to the potential runners and equal opportunity to males and females, who are unprivileged. Through this unique project, she is promoting gender equality and women empowerment "Know Your Worth".[5]

Milestone Achieved

2017 - High Altitude Marathon Khunjerab Pass - 24 May[6]

References
  1. "First Khurdopin Expedition 2016/2017 (The highest pass of the Karakoram (5790m)". Pythom.
  2. "About Me The Karakorum Girl". The Karakorum Girl.
  3. "Mountain-climber Samiya Rafiq is conquering peaks and stereotypes". Geo News.
  4. "Only winter expedition called off due to accident". Dawn News.
  5. "She is Clothed With Strength And Dignity". Be Bold People.
  6. "1st High Altitude Marathon Race". The Nation.
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