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this is the village of shem 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 meters 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. but no hafiz or is 21 years old. isn't that important to everything.

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 walk 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 or not remains and i do the washing and cleaning and those who enjoy all of those chores on my duty to set. the scotland to. shine adults and 5 children live in this house the local school was only recently set up. a set of 24 hours and with just. manu finished the 10th grade an unusual achievement in pakistan where almost 2 thirds of women cannot read or write.

a man met him but now yes i cry new and 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. thanks. a lot of care is needed to keep crops mainly potatoes and grain from drying out. some rain afia 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 that was in my father died recently and it was a heavy blow to assault is it no he was always there for us to lay out and he taught us so much 2nd shit out since his death our lives have got by much harder my mother is often ill and my brother is away at school so my sister and i have to do all the work and then everything including the household chores it's not easy. i. summering want 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 could not. the 23 year old studies tourism in the district capital karima bad 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. think we should have to eat you. and. i i i. for dinner today there's child in dark a traditional regional dish that consists of fleck bridge called chop patties a mild yak. crude sauce and melted butter. thanks. to the nanny i would say is all 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. for decades 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 support certain. raising. in shame show 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 on a certain agenda. although at meal time men get the 1st pick of the food and women take what's left. the area around shinsho 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 most nearing 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. they're all model is so mean a bike the 1st pakistani woman to climb mount everest. for. dinner for. me 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 next step to shoot and i was 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 if you know with your patient who are that's through the pull of my father as a mountain and my sister also enjoys climbing to 20 so i thought i'd give it a try as well to be able to join in 2. men must take this i have financial problems

also because i'm not married yet i have a lot of duty but my family is supporting me to take this course. so you keep it like 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. cornish support i like climbing a lot and i'd like to work in the tourism industry and you must find send me live there was. your busy every corner the students will learn the basics of mountaineering 1st aid and how to be a mountain guide today could write is explaining how the equipment works. to use this english language terminology as mountaineers around the world do research. there is convinced that these women can become good mountaineers you know the territory and they're accustomed to taking on responsibility. from one of the

things my. shell is the only village in this area where women support their husbands in almost all aspects of life including in their work taking except for 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 that i mean that and as a sports guy i know as i want to know as a guy i'd like to see them lead groups of climbers from all over the world and especially teams of women climbers talk about the reason. every 2nd one of the women will have to learn the proper use of climbing ropes spring snap hoax called caribbean nurse 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 mom guides. step back

a little don't put your weight on the rope yet some other people 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 laughing together. chuck isla numa 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 there's the oldest of $3.00 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 mountaineering school since it opened. at the beginning the course was pretty tough. we were the 1st local women who wanted to become mountaineers. in the heat. so it could be

a lot of fun training program was completely new to me to mount an earring is a dangerous sport we're aware of that said it was a case that some but i coach is have shown us new climbing techniques they've trained us 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 the 6000 meter peak but she's not yet allowed to lead a group from what was i when i was i knew as could rats unofficial assistant she helps pack the equipment and make the final preparations. for her thoughts are still her family. i plan on telling him that he left for 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 it 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. to cosmetics. but i talked to my family about it last night and everyone agreed that i should do an interview that really gave me a left hand and a hair raising worrying. there's a lot to pack tents mountaineering gear and a 1st aid kit there with none of the women can afford their own equipment the supplies are provided by sponsors who finance could routes larger expeditions a little and he managed to convince the sponsors to also support his training program for the women from sham shell. to the. first.

time i. 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 their families.

the climbers pray at the village mosque before setting out the people of shame shall our ismaili 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 crude right makes one last purchase. if left alone i have to separate out the fact i cannot keep it was one of the most i think of over. 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

your 1st obstacle is the shame shell river in summer is runoff from the glaciers increases the current i n e one 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 not good conditions for climbing the mountain and i've. heard that. rather. i actually ascend 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. the sheep doesn't seem too enthusiastic. my.

eye. after 8 hours on the slopes the team reaches the site where those set up their base camp at an elevation of 4000 meters folks still don't see that it's this. the women start putting up the tents. one for could write another that will how's the kitchen and a large common shelter. just after they've finished with all that they'll set up their own tent stuff out of. the way out there.

that's what. 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. they didn't have it i mean everything that moves so yes to that if you did not get it i get out of that that i am and this. is a by you know says she's glad she decided to make this climb. it was a wonderful hardness 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 that's one of my girlfriends talked me into signing up for this course and now i want to make this my profession just. when we didn't have any real goals in life. but that changed when the mountaineering school

opened. we hope that this professional training will bring some positive changes in our lives like they could and later we can teach others and earn some money to get close. to me so was off does good before i started this course everyone said that i was lazy and would never amount to anything. isn't that hard when i was shy i had trouble talking to people. like that 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 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. but not ok let's eat please help yourselves good rock 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. so get your equipment together tonight

that i am annoyed with a good one and put it in front of your tent. but if you have a good thing about have a good look in the right here and boots helmet gloves everything has to be ready ok . good enough it is over. and don't forget to bring water or important to me i'm. kidding. the climbers get up at dawn. they'll spend a long and difficult day crossing a glacier one of the biggest challenges in mountaineering. he was and i'm going to give you. the amount of.

the. corner careful always have your camp on these traction devices handy there is the can do you have. several you'll need them to get across the ice several but you can adjust them to fit your shoe size like. i think. because this will make you. feel good because. the climbers aren't used to walking with the traction devices so they have to practice going to. we're going to move a step forward plant your i speak in front of you and turn around then move on to some. of them are. right with

over. but you can't. deny going up there with the front of them or as you drive the x. deep into the ice and make sure that your traction devices are secure. you know dear boy hit it hard. that's it. there were stories over driving around them. you could throw in a question. yes someone vision at your bus station. oh. i try to give my students the best training 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 making the high end i want my students to have an easier time learning yeah i mean i want to reach that goal together with my friends from the international mountaineering association. i

was done with i think i mean it was put out. 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 carabiners ropes and i scrooges. and perhaps most important of all they'll have to work together. to separate make it right i remember for the. summer but there's no more of her or her going to trigger. for. the minute i was so blatant struggles to get up the overhanging ice wall without 1st. what i do know is that i'm going to be for this it was just that you. don't

want to be the one. who are 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 i'm not i'm talking to some kind of person. i didn't pace myself properly. so i couldn't get a foothold in the end. i was too exhausted. but. later the climbers enjoy a meal together and discussed their plans for the future. of . the earth 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 what i'm sure that we could line up lots of clients. but he will have the training and the skills so we can teach others how to climb do you. think that we could also work as guards and take people on trekking to insert. a guy but that will 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 conquered the summit. could ride 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. at each . other again thank god she was president you don't think i've gone through the entire area before this is going to be a big challenge. some of this here a little bit here my thoughts enough to see that rock fall section between the glacier and the ridge we're going to cross that there's deep snow up there and yeah i am and you're going to visit them it isn't me talking to you or the my. side or

10 years ago i climbed over the ridge to make sure that the way back down was ok so i hope. you can do it for themselves. with god almighty order thank you so thank you but some rain is a little worried about what lies ahead and i just have to focus on the pleasure of seeing you doing good so i feel good and i think i'll try to go up tomorrow the only problem is that it could snow up there that's what scares me the most sometimes when you can clearly see snow on the summit but i'm going to try anyway. his executives in front 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. hopes the new route will help the 6 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.

2 over. your head. if they're going. to follow. an elevation of 5000 metres the rocky landscape gives way to the edges of a glacier. there's a lot less oxygen up here than the climbers are used to and it's colder to. some of the women are already suffering from headaches and. exhaustion. but they have to stay alert at all times one misstep could have serious consequences like falling into a crevasse. are some are you ok. oh yes very much oh but unfortunately 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. for i get the circus 15 if that was really close if she hadn't 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 the more divided. who doesn't want to take any more

risks he goes ahead to check the route. yet but that's out there are more crevices. i'm not going to get there no if you notice that you're slipping spread your arms so that you can grab the edges. of. 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 the limit. part of the commitment to. the team is for. forced to take frequent breaks will be able to make it to the summit today. as a boy you know and some rain in particular are having a tough time dealing with the physical exertion and the lack of oxygen thanks.

to the. i. couldn't this nose deep they are that worries me. because you seem so much that you can hardly move forward. let me give you a little bit of i can do this on my own but i think you'll struggle. but sir we're following your tracks and you know listen up 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. the demand of us but it's too dangerous so if we get into trouble no one will be able to help but say it was very. we'll have to try another route tomorrow i guess so let's stop and try again tomorrow. stuff that ok let's head back down but i think.

there are too many hazards on this route the climbers decided to call off the attempt. they've had a very long day. to restore my legs hurt a lot with every step i sank deep into the snow and i had trouble moving forward which given me. that ridge with the overhang was the hottest spot. where there were lots of loose rocks and i was pretty scared. i was sick of. the climbers set up camp at 4800 meters. will start out again for the summit tomorrow morning but the take a much longer route just didn't exist if they don't manage to make this 2nd descent they may not get the certification they'll need to become mountain guides.

the bat. spirits are low that night in the camp. the climbers are disappointed and exhausted in the thin atmosphere and the worry rubbed them of sleep. the women are eager for the morning. with 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.

thank you brad hopes the climbers will be able to deal with the physical and psychological stress this day is sure to bring. thanks finally the sun breaks 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. 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 work of dr give some final instructions he. warns his students to watch out for hidden crevasses and tells them to stay focused. on her though. ok we've made it this far despite the bad weather we're close to the summit. it'll 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 out on her course is that. right direction ready.

we're there. at last the summit comes into view at 5300 metres elevation. for a new some rain and the rest of them call on their last reserves of strength as they start the final approach. you know. her.

more modern more they've 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 graduation give me a hug. good job in the heat so much. you know let's pray. i hear more thank. i i i. the climbers give thanks to our luck that they have achieved their goal. oh yes. there are very.

large because. the women 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 the mountain but i never thought i'd actually do it i'm really happy right now it is a word says so. i climb to 5000 me to mount and now i want to do 860087000. women can't 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 over all of us here so to you everybody has dreams mind learn 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 and i would call written work of course better than i but in high school after. i now know that mountaineering is part of who i am. and i want to take on more difficult climbs and be the best that i can be without the n.s.a. he always ingleside q. is i think i want to marry a man who shares my passion for mountain area inches of inch and who encourages me in my work. he should be as enthusiastic as i am about mountain climbing which if he does in calculus do it said and keep your interest should let me do what i dream of doing. if i meet such a man and we get engaged we'll discuss all that much of the and i'll marry him but only if he agrees to those conditions too from a set of punishing of the best ways and the mission. in.

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