“The journey is definitely marked with failures and successes. But the love of climbing mountains never allowed me to hold back.” — Muhammad Ali Sadpara, November 2019 Born on February 2, 1976, in Chugho Garwing, Sadpara; Muhammad Ali, popularly known as Ali Sadpara, is the most successful Pakistani mountaineer. Growing up between the mountains, he was known for his brilliant climbing technique, terrain knowledge and determination. He had climbed all eight-thousanders in his career targeting to climb higher. His father Haji Asad had migrated from Chuhgo Garwing to Sandoo in 1982 and taken up residence there. He was the youngest son of his parents. In his teens, playing as a centre forward, Muhammad Ali Sadpara was the best football player in his team.