Pakistani Mountaineer Makes History at South Pole

Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has successfully completed an expedition in which she skied to the last degree of the South Pole, according to her brother Mahboob Ali.

He said Baig was part of an international expedition organized by Elite Exped. The team departed from Pakistan on December 2, reached Union Glacier on December 6, and Baig completed her ski journey on December 14.

In a post on her Facebook page, Baig said she was “deeply grateful and humbled” to have successfully skied to the last degree of the South Pole as part of her pursuit of the Explorer’s 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,” she wrote.

Reflecting on her journey, Baig recalled her achievements over the years, including standing on the summit of Mount Everest in 2013, completing the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent and climbing K2 and Nanga Parbat.

Baig said every step of the journey taught her patience, resilience, and the power of belief. She added that the expedition was about trusting her dream, staying committed through uncertainty, and continuing to move forward even when the path felt impossible.

She expressed hope that her efforts would inspire others, especially women, to pursue their dreams regardless of how long it takes.

Baig also thanked members of her community for funding the expedition and expressed gratitude to her team, her family, fellow mountaineer Nirmal Purja, and Elite Expeditions for their support.