More people have died on the slopes of Mount Everest but by ratio of number of climbers to number of deaths, K2 is the undisputed leader. Khafiz is aiming for the ultimate trophy – Mount Everest (his third 8,000m+) – in May. Undeniably, trekking and mountain climbing involve significant risks. Climbers face the possibility of falls, injuries, hypothermia, depleting oxygen supply, avalanches, rock falls, and Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It is natural progression for someone who has made mountain climbing an obsession.

Source: The Star February 20, 2026 04:30 UTC