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Sohana Qudrat

I am Sohana Qudrat, a 22-year-old mountaineer, high-altitude trail runner, and licensed tour and trekking guide from Shimshal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan — the Valley of Mountaineers. I am the founder of Pak Women High Altitude Trail Run  Pakistan’s first initiative of its kind  using high-altitude running to promote mental health awareness and inspire Pakistani women to believe they can do hard things.

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Sohana Qudrat | Mountaineer, Trail Runner & Tour Guide

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She is training for her return to high-altitude running in 2026, after a two-year break for her studies.

In 2026, she is undertaking Professional Mountain Guide Training organized by EV K2 CNR.

In 2026, she is also taking the National Tour Guides Training, organized by PTDC with the Alpine Club of Pakistan and PATO.

She is currently enrolled in the BS Honors programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management at KIU, Hunza Campus.

Pak Women High Altitude Trail Run has completed seven runs to Pakistani basecamps, including Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi.

She plans to cover all the basecamps of Pakistan's famous mountains through the initiative.

Her long-term goals are to represent Pakistan internationally and to run to the basecamps of all 14 eight-thousanders.

Career Highlights

2026
Professional Guiding Credentials
Professional Guiding Credentials
Undertaking Professional Mountain Guide Training (EV K2 CNR) and National Tour Guides Training (PTDC, Alpine Club of Pakistan, and PATO).
2023
Lupghar'sar Basecamp Run
Lupghar'sar Basecamp Run
Completed a 14.14 km run in 4 hours 45 minutes with 1,559 m of elevation gain, on 29 August.
2021–2024
Peak Summits
Peak Summits
Completed the first ascent of Odver 5 (5,387 m, previously unclimbed), speed climbs on Shifkitinsar (5,400 m), and multiple summits of Quz'sar (5,100 m).
2022
Rush Peak Run
Rush Peak Run
Covered 21.93 km at Hopper, Nagar, in 6 hours 24 minutes with 2,312 m of elevation gain, reaching 4,826 m on 22 July.
2022
Rakaposhi Basecamp Run (3,456.9 m)
Rakaposhi Basecamp Run (3,456.9 m)
Completed a 9.83 km run at Minapin, Nagar, with 1,333 m of elevation gain, on 17 May.
2021
Nanga Parbat Basecamp Run (3,564.7 m)
Nanga Parbat Basecamp Run (3,564.7 m)
Completed a 12 km run from the Astore (Tarashing) side in 2 hours 4 minutes on 4 December.
2021
Whitehorn Basecamp Run (4,023 m)
Whitehorn Basecamp Run (4,023 m)
Completed an 11 km run in 2 hours 30 minutes on 25 September.
2021
First 6,000 m Summit
First 6,000 m Summit
Summited Mingligh sar Peak (6,050 m) in Shimshal at the age of 17, beginning her journey in mountain tourism.
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Personal Life

Early Life

Name: Sohana Qudrat

Date of Birth: 30 May 2004

Age: 22

Birthplace: Shimshal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Nationality: Pakistani

Family: Her father is a professional mountaineer, and her mother serves her community as an LHV nurse.

Education

BS Honors in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Karakoram International University (KIU), Hunza Campus (currently enrolled)
Professional Training: Ice climbing, rescue and rope fixing (Shams Alpine); mountain guide training (EV K2 CNR); National Tour Guides Training (PTDC)

Areas of Work

First ascent of Odver 5 (5,387 m): An unclimbed peak.

Founder of Pak Women High Altitude Trail Run: Seven basecamp and peak runs completed.

Licensed Tour and Trekking Guide: Holds a guiding licence, as stated in your text.

Lifestyle

Mountain-Rooted Living

Sohana grew up in Shimshal, where her father became her first mentor and her home became her first school of strength. The mountains remain at the centre of her daily life and identity.

Fitness and Discipline

She keeps her body ready through regular training and short trail runs. During her two-year break for study, she continued these runs to maintain her fitness.

Reading, Journalling, and Cycling

Away from the trails, she enjoys reading, journalling, and bike riding. These hobbies give her time to reflect and recover.

Purpose and Responsible Adventure:

She believes adventure must be responsible and that mountains deserve active protection, not just admiration. Mental strength is the one essential

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Who is Sohana Qudrat?

Sohana Qudrat is a mountaineer, high-altitude trail runner, licensed tour and trekking guide, and the founder of Pak Women High Altitude Trail Run, from Shimshal Valley, Pakistan.

It is a platform she founded to inspire Pakistani women through high-altitude running. Its runs go to the basecamps of Pakistan’s famous mountains and are centred on mental health awareness.

 

She has climbed Mingligh sar Peak (6,050 m), Odver 5 (5,387 m), Shifkitinsar Peak (5,400 m), and Quz’sar Peak (5,100 m).

 

She is studying for a BS Honors in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Karakoram International University, Hunza Campus.

 

Her message is “I can do hard things”, and she believes every woman deserves to believe the same.

 

Sohana Qudrat Says:

“I can do hard things. And if I can inspire even one girl to believe the same, that is enough. That is everything.”

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