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this is the village of shame shall located in a remote region of northeastern pakistan close to the border with china high up in the karakoram mountains. the village is home to about 2000 people who raise farm animals and crops living in shame shell isn't easy at an elevation of 3100 metres nature is harsh. in the 1st gravel road here wasn't completed until 2014 before that residents had had to walk for 3 days to reach the next village. on the karakoram highway. here men and women share daily chores.

bono hafiz or is 21 years old. though isn't that the important point rick. and. so i love how you go. since i got married i've been living with my husband and his family 2nd set was the point i work around the house and also out in the fields . at home it's me that does the cooking question on the fly i also look after the children and take them to school all of the names and i do the washing and cleaning . all of those chores on my duty to set. the sky. shine adults and 5 children live in this house the local school was only recently set up. as a center through exam with. the only one who

finished the 10th grade an unusual achievement in pakistan where almost 2 thirds of women cannot read or write she says. a man met him by name and now. i know when her husband are recruiting irrigation ditches it hardly rains at all in this region during the summer so melt water from the nearby glaciers needs to be directed with ditches to irrigate fields thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks. a lot of care is needed to keep crops mainly potatoes and green from drying out. somewhere in a field just cutting down buckthorn shrubs to use as fuel for cooking and heating. during the winter the temperature here can drop to minus 15 degrees celsius and the

local huts have little insulation. some rain is 1000 years old and has taken on a number of family responsibilities. so much i can see my father died recently and it was a heavy blow to us all is it you know he was always there for us leo and he taught us so much shit out since his death our lives that got by much harder my mother is often l. and my brother is away at school so my sister and i have to do all the work and none of it including the household chores it's not easy. i summering wanted to continue her education but she's had to put that on hold to manage her chores many young women in the village are in a similar situation i

put not. the 23 year old studies tourism in the district capital karima bod she's gone half the year during that time her family exempts her from chores and hopes that later she'll be able to find a job and support them financially. right now nadeem is home on semester break so she helps her mother and sister with the household chores including cooking. i. am suited to each. i i for dinner today there is child in dark a traditional regional dish that consists of flat breads called chop parties a mild yak. crude sauce and melted butter. and then you will see that my mother and grandmother knew nothing else but life in

the village they looked after the family and the home took care of the animals and helped with the harvest that was their whole life that i would ask you but i have a number of opportunities that they didn't affect i'm free life i'm going to school and my family supports that supports it and. i was doing. in shame showed women are equal to men in almost all aspects of life they share the workload and make important decisions together but. that's atypical for pakistan so i think don't accept an agenda to. me although at meal time men get the 1st pick of the food and women take what's left of. the area around shell is sometimes called the valley of mountaineers. the village is surrounded by the peaks of the karakoram range with some of the world's tallest mountains. those who grew up here seem to have mountaineering in their blood including women but unlike the men who

often work as guides or porters the women have seldom been able to use their mountain climbing skills professionally. these women have decided to step up their climbing game. there were all model is so mean a bike the 1st pakistani woman to climb mount everest. for her show who directed ali is an experienced climber who's conquered for 8000 metre peaks he runs a mountain nearing school in shell and offers training courses specially designed for women from. you know which is the engine accept to shoot and why is it people always told me that women were too weak to climb mountains and we had people when i saw all of you here she gave me confidence and as you know was the operation to go through that city the my father is a mountain there and my sister also enjoys climbing the fiddle who through killing

so i thought i'd give it a try as well to be able to join then to. maine must be a place i have financial problems also because i'm not married yet i have a lot of duties but my family is supporting me to take this course. so. father died in 2016 and that made life really difficult for my family. 2016 you know what i want to become a qualified mountain guide so i can support the. cornish support i like climbing a lot and i'd like to work in the tourism industry and commerce funds and there was . here was a very good the students will learn the basics of mountaineering 1st aid and how to be a mountain guide today could drive is explaining how the equipment works. he uses english language terminology as mountaineers around the world do research. together

he's convinced that these women can become good mountaineers you know the territory and they're accustomed to taking on responsibility for her own one of the things she. show is the only village in this area where women support their husbands in almost all aspects of life including in their work. except or in mountaineering. or so we believe there is great potential here. nearing is an international sport. at our school women can learn the skills they need to be qualified mountaineers sports climbers or guides or the climbing set and as a sports climber as i want to know as a guide i'd like to see them lead groups of climbers from all over the world and especially teams of women climbers talk about the race and. keep them from one of the women will have to learn the proper use of climbing ropes spring snap hooks called caribbean ors and ice axes new territory for some including some rain so she

and the others will have to complete a training climb before they can qualify as mountain guides. and step back a little don't put your weight on the rope yet i want to be back a little more. the 1st day of the course has come to an end tomorrow morning could write in his students will set off to climb a 5300 metre high mountain called shiftiness are. to go. check isla newman is 34 years old and the oldest participant in the climbing course she's eager to pass as she needs to earn more money her parents are ill and as the oldest of 3 siblings she has a lot of responsibilities. she still has work to finish before the climb which will take several days. here she's gathering supply of food for the family co shaquille has been with the mountain nearing school since it opened. up.

my stuff from the beginning the course was pretty tough. we were the 1st local women who wanted to become mountaineers. even if you can make a circle pull out of thin training program was completely new to me to mount an earring is a dangerous sport we were aware of that it was a condition that some but had coaches have shown us new climbing techniques they've trained as well so that we can properly evaluate the risks and trying to reduce them. a 5 day climb like the one the women are embarking on takes a lot of preparation. but new is the most experienced student in the course she's already made it to the top of a 6000 meter peak but she's not yet allowed to lead a group from what i am going to i knew is good routes unofficial assistant she helps pack the equipment to make the final

preparations. but her thoughts are still her family. sitting in the hall. for her it's a really busy time for us. there's all the daily housework to to and now it's also time to harvest actual the rock but they should all welsh and i'm especially worried about my child. and i have so much to do that i thought i wouldn't be able to make this climb. but i talked to my family about it last night and everyone agreed that i should do and you that really gave me a left turn and all hell really worrying. there is a lock to pack tent mountaineering gear and a 1st aid kit there with none of the women can afford their own equipment this supplies are provided by sponsors who finance could routes larger expeditions to

lauren or he managed to convince the sponsors to also support his training program for the women from shame shall. consist. for. the packing takes hours by the time by new and good router done it's dark outside. the climb begins 1st thing the next morning the sky is clear the temperature is 15 degrees celsius and the winds are light. but in mountains weather can change quickly and with little warning. some rains mother and wish her good luck. they're anxious for some rain to pass the course tourists have started returning to pakistan's mountains if summering gets a job as a mountain guide her income could support the entire family. for these women the

mountain nearing chorus represents not only a major step forward in terms of gender equality it's also a survival strategy for the families of. the climbers pray at the village mosque before setting out the people of shame shell or is merely shias and practice a liberal islam their religious leader in the hands of alley encourages women to take their fates into their own hands. the climbers will need a supply of fresh meat. so could rock makes one last purchase. if left alone after shopping at the fair 2nd after there was a funny moment i think it over for. another 1st time climbers about you know why he'd has joined the group. it's now 6 students 2 porters and could write going to

climb shiftiness are. i i i your 1st obstacle is the shame shall river in summer's runoff from the glaciers increases the current i anyone who fell into the rapids would almost certainly be lost i . crowd has security each student to the guide rope and no he carefully leads them one by one over the narrow bridge crack

of. the climbers stop at a spring to fill up their water bottles the team will have to ration their water supplies carefully during the ascent. there's a shift in the weather the temperature falls to 7 degrees celsius and fog rolls in a not good conditions for climbing a mountain and i've. heard that. for the record. i the ascent is exhausting not least because of all the small loose rocks on which it's easy to slip the climbers have to stay alert constantly

for. the sheep doesn't seem too enthusiastic. i. think. after 8 hours on the slope the team reaches the site where those set up their base camp at an elevation of 4000 meters folks seem to be the that's the good stuff. the women start putting up the tents. one for could write another that will how's the kitchen and a large common shelter. after they've finished with all that they'll set up their

own tent. something. that may have been out there. this summer. the women have learned a number of new skills today that will prove useful in future climbs for example how to communicate effectively as a team. the progress they made on today's climb gives them confidence. i mean we did it. and did not look so yeah it's just that if you just look at it i don't know that i can. get. there by you know so she's glad she decided to make this climb. of. the whole hardness so i never thought that i would become a mountaineer not even in my wildest dreams but i've always loved being in the mountains so here's one of my girlfriends talked me into signing up for this course

and now i want to make this my profession just so that. we didn't have any real goals in life but that changed when the mountaineering school opened. we hope as a professional training will bring some positive changes in our lives i think they could and later we can teach others and earn some money that's the ticket was. to me it was often does good before i started this course everyone said that i was lazy and would never amount to anything. it was in the hardware i was shy i had trouble talking to people. and that was because of the training course and the experience that i've gained since my 1st climb i've become friends with the other women. enjoy your day before i signed up for the course i didn't have much joy in my life. but that's changed now and sometimes i'm really happy.

the team prepares dinner. the sheep is slaughtered according to muslim tradition. its throat and juggler vein are slit with a sharp knife so the animal bleeds out quickly. the meat will be rationed to last several days. the team has also brought along carbohydrate rich food such as rice and vegetables. the climbers will need to stay in top physical shape during the ascent so a proper diet is essential. a good mountaineer knows how much food is needed for a climb he or she has to make sure it's properly cooked and if possible that it tastes good. just that it ok let's eat please help yourselves. out once the women to feel respected they are the focus of this expedition so they aren't 2nd in line at this dinner thinking. that.

will leave at 7 tomorrow morning. we've got to get your equipment together tonight i am annoyed with a good one and put it in front of your tent. but if you had to think about have a. boot helmet gloves everything has to be ready ok let me. know if it is over. with it and don't forget to bring water. in london. the climbers get up at dawn. they'll spend a long and difficult day crossing a glacier one of the biggest challenges in mountaineering.

and it was and i wonder if it will. be and i know. the. corner careful always have your camp on these traction devices handy very clearly you expect. several you'll need them to get across the ice several but you can adjust them to fit your shoe size like like. i said. you did tell me. that you can take the climbers are used to walking with the traction devices so they have to practice on a. prisoner and move

a step forward plant your i speak in front of you in turn around then move on this . topic every. time i ride with over and. then i get to. the front of them or as you drive the x. deep into the ice and make sure that your traction devices are secure or difficult . to hillary the airplane hit it hard. that's it. there were scores of a turning around. you could go in the course. yes thank you someone vision as your busting. out. i try to give my students the best training that i can and i want them to become better mountaineers than i am yes some of them when i 1st started climbing there were no training courses so i had to teach myself. that was hard work in the high act i want my students to have an

easier time learning yeah internet and i want to reach that goal together with my friends from the international mountaineering association. i was done with i can leave. courses out of. this icefall presents an extremely difficult technical challenge especially for inexperienced climbers. the students must apply all the lessons they've learned so far their physical strength and endurance will be put to the test. they'll have to use a range of equipment including car beaners ropes and i scrooges. and perhaps most important of all they'll have to work together. on. the sets made the right number for the crew to. some of the mother to come out of her regiment out for. for.

another that hour or so but it is struggles to get up the overhanging ice well 1st . of all you know is that going to be a predictor with yourself you. don't want to be the one. who i chose this challenge on purpose he wants his team to be able to master all sorts of mountain terrain and that includes difficult situations like this one. was happening. i didn't pace myself properly. so i couldn't get a foothold in the end. well i was too exhausted. but later the climbers enjoy a meal together and discussed their plans for the future. and

all the rest what sorts of jobs could we find if we passed the training course. so. we could open up a small agency and offer to was. the one worth i'm sure that we could line up lots of clients. but we. will have the training and the skills so we can teach others how to climb. but. we could also work as guards and take people on trekking 2 is that thing that. i think i heard but that will have to do. we have to start earning money quickly. my family has supported my climbing but if i can start earning money with it and improve our financial situation that will change but. that's true they'd stop supporting us. let's use this opportunity.

right now our families are doing all they can to support us we have to do everything we can to make them proud of us if we can find work we can support them . but the climbers won't qualify as mountain guides unless they conquer the summit . was. to drop has decided not to play it safe he's chosen a new route for the ascent and gone to assess it. the women waited in the camp they're pleased to see their teacher back safely. rather than very much. thanks to your cousin if you don't think i've gone through the entire area where you're from this is going to be a big challenge. some of this the victim does enough to see that rock fall section

between the glacier in the ridge we're going to cross that there's deep snow up there and yeah i am only going to present them it isn't me. if you were the murderer so to get have a go i climbed over the ridge to make sure that the way back down was ok so i hope . you can do it for themselves. if you're going to go from mark to market thank you so thank you but some rain is a little worried about what lies ahead when you have this ability but you get credit for feeling you doing good so i feel good and i think we'll try to go up tomorrow the only problem is that it could snow up there that's what scares me the most sometimes weeks you can clearly see snow on the summit but i'm going to try anyway. his executives and of us. will have to wait till after sunrise the sun will make

the i suffer so the easier to reach the summit will make it god willing. and we'll get back to camp safe and sound. we should sing some songs tomorrow will sing loud enough to make the mountains echo our songs. dawn and finally time to start the final ascent. the climbers are inspired by the sight of the summit they're excited about taking a route no one has taken before and drop hopes the new route will help the 6th edition make headlines which could make it easier for his students to break into the tourism industry. the prospect boosts the team spirit says they set out.

over the difficult. to get. through ok well let's go do it. for. sure. and an elevation of 5000 meters the rocky landscape gives way to the edges of the glacier. there's a lot less oxygen up here than the climbers are used to and it's colder too. because some of the women are already suffering from headaches and it's. but they have to stay alert at all times one misstep could have serious consequences like falling into

a crevasse. some rain you're ok. i get the money over the fortunately the crevice is structured in such a way that some rain doesn't get stuck and she's still secured to the rope team she manages to find a foothold and the rest of the climbers work together to pull her out. so it's. going to. be. so. c thank. you very. much. well i get the 2nd sifting out that was really close if she had been secured to the climbing rope or she'd have been in real trouble. but as it was we managed to bring

her up pretty quickly for the ride as i. got doesn't want to take any more risks he goes ahead to check the root. beer good though that much out there are more crude acids. i'm not going to get rid of but if you notice that you're slipping spread your arms so that you can grab the edges. to. get. the climbers continue to wade through the snow at an elevation of 5100 meters every step takes a toll on their strength. they're pushing themselves to limit. what. part of the magic cheerful. thank. you team is force. take frequent breaks will be be able to make it to the summit today thank. you to and some rain in particular

are having a tough time dealing with the physical exertion and the lack of oxygen. thank you thank you thank you can hear this news deep they are that worries me. because he sinks down much that you can hardly move forward. i can do this on my own but i think you'll struggle. but we're following your tracks did you know we're still not it's not that simple if you haven't got a clue about the risks involved we probably can't even use ascended devices up there so you see the germ of us it's too dangerous so if we get into trouble no one will be able to help us really it was very good we'll have to try another route tomorrow i guess so let's stop and try again tomorrow. it's got them ok

let's head back down. oh. there are too many hazards on this route the climbers decided to call off the attempt. it had a very long day. for links to restate my legs hurt a lot with every step i sank deep into the snow and i had trouble moving forward. that region with the overhang was the hottest spot. right there were lots of loose rocks and i was pretty skinny it was a little almost school. the climbers set up camp at 4800 metres. will start out again for the summit tomorrow morning but the take a much longer route substance this is if they don't manage to make this 2nd descent

they may not get the certification they'll need to become mountain guides. spirits are low that night in the camp. the climbers are disappointed and exhausted in the thin atmosphere and the worry robbed them of sleep. the women are eager for the morning. get on sky is overcast and it's

windy in the camp already. the winds will likely increase as the climbers approach the summit and added difficulty. together the group has decided to try anyway. brought hopes the climbers will be able to deal with the physical and psychological stress this day is sure to bring. finally the sunburn. through the clouds it softens the snow and ice which is good news for the climbers thanks. thanks but directly below the summit the next challenge presents itself a steep ice wall. thank the team has to link up again with climbing ropes and make their way slowly

with pick axes and traction devices. with the end almost in sight the women conquer the wall they are now close to their goal the summit. there was the order to drive give some final instructions he warns his students to watch out for hidden crevices and tells them to stay focused. more than 100. ok we've made it this far despite the bad weather we're close to the summit. but it will take us about 20 minutes to get there and look out for each other keep a safe distance from one another and use your traction devices all right let's move

about 100 questions that. writer director. ready at last the summit comes into view at 5300 meters. elevation. for new some rain and the rest of them call on their last reserves of strength as they start the final approach.

her. more radical may have made it after 4 days of strenuous effort these women are the 1st female team to have conquered the summit of shiftiness are. going to want to run graduations give me a hug good job none of the so much further you know let's pray. here no thanks. i. the climbers give thanks to our law that they have achieved their goal. however you

really. know our identity. well if you. are. a woman take a moment to enjoy the spectacular view from the summit overlooking their home the karakoram range. so i have always dreamed of standing on top of a mountain but i never thought i'd actually do it so i'm really happy right now is the word says so. i climb to 5000 me to mountain now i want to do 860087000. women can stop to enjoy their achievement for too long the team needs to get back

down to the valley and back to their everyday lives. to a casual observer it seems that nothing here has changed but by conquering the summit of shiftiness are a new and the others have learned important new skills skills they're convinced will help them build a better life for themselves and their families. their women have become more confident they're ready to take on new responsibilities and perhaps to work together to create new business opportunities. they now have a vision of what their future could be.

i had to shock her legs. is very true jay everybody has dreams mine are to conquer the highest mountain he was at the end i've now become a better climber so i want to go even further next time that with political will of of course better than ever can. i now know that mountaineering as part of who i am. i want to take on more difficult climbs and be the best that i can be cool without the n.s.a. he always ingleside q. is i think i want to marry a man who shares my passion for mountaineering she's of into and who encourages me in my work she is of it he should be as enthusiastic as i am about mountain climbing. goes to its end and keep your interest should let me do what i dream of doing. cyclists if i meet such a man and we get engaged we'll discuss all that much of the and i'll marry him

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