Skam La: First descents in remote Pakistan

In this exclusive story, you’ll find excerpts from the intimate travel diaries written during an incredible freeride expedition into the heart of the Karakoram Range, Pakistan. These photos, shot on medium format film, paint the picture of the grueling journey. It entailed the search for one of the most beautiful mountains to ski on the planet, standing at 5,880 meters tall—the Biacherahi North Tower. It was an adventure so remote, so high, so committed that no mistakes were allowed. During five weeks, the crew went deep inside Pakistan while traveling along a 150-kilometer loop in complete autonomy, pulling sleds filled with food, tents and solar panels across gigantic glaciers. It was as far from home as one can get. It was a meeting point of freeriding and mountaineering—a true adventure. Their journey is also documented in a movie by Picture Organic Clothing and Almo Film called Zabardast, now available online.