Zoom on Pakistan – A Mountain Climbing Hero Returns

Tue, Nov 24, 2009

Making his second visit to Vancouver, Pakistani mountain climber extraordinaire Nazir Sabir returns on December 1st for an evening of mountain climbing lore and celebration:

In order to promote the mountains of Pakistan, the Consulate General in collaboration with Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is organizing a special event Zoom on Pakistan on Tuesday, December 1 at the Centennial Theatre at 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.

The presentation will explore Pakistan from a variety of perspectives, each with a unique take on what makes it so unique. The show will feature multimedia presentations and films from Pakistan by world-class speakers. They will celebrate the natural beauties of the Northern Regions of Pakistan, the hospitality of the locals, climbing and other outdoor adventures

Nazir Sabir (Pakistan): “Higher Heavens”

A visual trip across most of Pakistan’s mountains, valleys and people as Nazir Sabir recounts the stories of his climbs and spiritual experiences over almost three decades.

Nazir Sabir is Pakistan’s most accomplished high altitude climber. Among other things, he climbed the inhospitable K2 (8616m) the world’s hardest and second highest mountain via a new route. He also stood on the summit of Everest becoming the first Pakistani to have touched the roof of the world. He is currently the President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan. He has earned many prestigious awards. He is a spiritual person and has also been raising his voice on environmental matters in the mountains of Pakistan.

Tickets are $13 advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available on-line at www.vimff.org or through the Centennial theatre box office 604 984-4484. Doors open for a reception at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.