Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has made history once again by skiing to the southernmost point of the Earth, the last degree of the South Pole.
This remarkable feat was part of an international expedition coordinated by Elite Exped. The team began their journey from Pakistan on December 2, arrived at Union Glacier on December 6, and Baig successfully completed the expedition on December 14.
She also shared the development on Facebook, stating: “I feel deeply grateful and humbled to share that I have successfully skied to the South Pole(last degree), in pursuit of completing the Explorers Grand Slam. This ski journey has never been accomplished by any Pakistani in the past. It has been one of the most challenging and meaningful experiences of my life, and it is still difficult to put into words”.
From standing on the summit of Mount Everest in 2013 to completing the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent, from climbing K2 and Nanga Parbat to now reaching the South Pole, this journey has taken me across the highest mountains and the most remote places on Earth. Every step along the way has taught me patience, resilience, and the power of belief, Baig wrote.
“This journey has never been easy. It has been about trusting the dream, staying committed through uncertainty, and continuing to move forward even when the path feels impossible. I hope my journey reminds others, especially young women, that dreams are worth pursuing, no matter how long they take,” she shared.
I am truly thankful to my community members who supported me financially for this dream expedition. I will share a special post for them soon. I am also deeply grateful to my team, my family,Nims dai,eliteexp and everyone who supported me emotionally and believed in me. Without their trust, encouragement, and kindness, this journey would not have been possible.
