Sa’ad is a well-known Pakistani mountaineer and adventure content creator who inspires through his gritty story telling. Known online as @DesiMountaineer he has created a strong personal across social media platforms by documenting major mountaineering destinations in Pakistan.
In 2025, Sa’ad attempted to climb Nanga Parbat without supplemental oxygen or sherpa support and made it to Camp II at 5,900m. This was his third climbing expedition to Nanga Parbat. In his 2024 attempt he made it to Camp III at 6,800m above sea-level before adverse weather conditions forced him to abandon hi summit bid.
Sa’ad has recently released his latest mountaineering documentary: No Way Down – Nanga Parbat, which entail his recent attempts to climb the 8,125m Killer Mountain
Sa’ad was very recently invitedto the Juggan Kazim Show on PTV.
Sa’ad recently ran back to back half marathons in Islamabad and Lahore
As Goodwill Ambassador for BWCDO, he actively promotes wildlife conservation and awareness campaigns related to snow leopards in Baltistan.
His work has been showcased on Discover Pakistan TV, Indus News, BBC Urdu and Dawn News in recent times
Sa`ad continues appearing on Pakistani television programs, podcasts, and tourism panels discussing mountaineering, exploration, and adventure filmmaking.
Replace goodwill ambassador with: 2005 Roll of Honor Dramatics GC University, Lahore
Ex-institutional Ambassador* for Shaukat Khanum Hospital
Certificate of Distinguished Services 2005, GC University Lahore.
Name: Sa`ad Mohamed
Nationality: Pakistani
MBA Degree from Government College University Lahore
Business Owner, Moutainpreneur, Content Creator, Keynote Speaker
Alpinism
Film & Performing Arts
Aviation
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Environment &Wildlife Conservation
Sa’ad is your regular family guy who is part of a family business and somehow still finds time to plan, organize and execute major expeditions to high altitude mountains in the most remote areas of Pakistan.
Despite being a foodie and a desi at heart he trains the entire year for mountaineering. He does long distance running, cycling, strength training plays sports like, cricket, padel and squash to stay fit.
Sa’ad not only climbs but he also documents what he does and his work as been showcased by broadcast media channels. His content niche is outdoor adventure travel and sports.
Sa`ad actively supports cancer awareness, local green tourism, environmental conservation and wildlife protection initiatives
Sa`ad Mohamed is a Pakistani mountaineer, filmmaker, photographer, and digital content creator known as “Desi Mountaineer.”
He attempted Mount Everest in 2017 and successfully reached Camp III at 7,083m.
He is famous for mountaineering expeditions, adventure documentaries, trekking expertise, and mountain storytelling.
His major achievements include summiting Spantik, reaching high camps on Everest, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, and Nanga Parbat.
Yes, he supports wildlife conservation and serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for BWCDO.
“Climbing high on the tallest, most beautiful, massive, rugged and ruthless mountains on the planet, where no one is watching you, there is a feeling of solitude, nirvana and a sense of achievement, which is second to none.”
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