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Little karim Story Written by Greg Mortenson in 99

hayyain

8-May-2009
4:32:35 AM

"Little Karim"- http://www.chockstone.org/upload/UserFiles/hayyain/Littlekarim.jpg
King of the Karakoram
Skardu, Northern Pakistan
August 14, 1999
Greg Mortenson
http://www.chockstone.org/upload/UserFiles/hayyain/Greg%20Mortenson.gif
Local Balti "porters," like their Sherpa counterparts, are well known for their prowess and strength at altitude. Less than half of the successful ascents of the Karakoram 8,000 meter peaks would not have been possible without the help of the Baltis.
"Little Karim," along with Rose Ali of Hushe Village, are the two most accomplished and legendary Balti high altitude porters. While Rose Ali is of rather large stature compared to most Baltis, Little Karim stands only 5'2" tall and might top 110 pounds after a large meal. But underneath that tiny physique is a powerful and spirited alpinist who even Messner says is one of the world's strongest climbers above 8,000 meters.
"No climber in the world deserves more respect than Little Karim. He brings the highest ethics and honor to the sport called mountaineering...." more please readhttp://classic.mountainzone.com/climbing/99/karakoram/update-8-14greg.html

evanbb

8-May-2009
7:52:49 AM

Far out, thanks a lot for posting that. Very interesting indeed.

On a more mundane note, something weird seems to have happened in the copy+paste. Some of the text is a bit garbled. Not sure what that's all about.

IdratherbeclimbingM9

8-May-2009
12:01:29 PM

Thank you for posting the very interesting article about 'Little Karim' hayyain.
It is good to hear about the lives of the unsung supporters of exploits that we only get glimpses of during expedition brief moments of fame.
I hope he is as revered generally by his fellow countrymen as he is by Greg Mortenson.
I can easily see that he is an inspiration to you.

(I agree with evanbb. There is some repetition of text in the article).

hayyain

8-May-2009
4:10:34 PM

ok i manage this article like this...? please give us advice when i get mistak thanks for you kind helpe and advice .,..

IdratherbeclimbingM9

8-May-2009
4:38:43 PM

On 8/05/2009 hayyain wrote:
>please give us advice when i get mistak thanks for you kind helpe and advice .,..

Hmm. Something poetic here? !!

~> I would be careful about how much attention I give to advice offered on websites if I was you, ☺ ... ~> as not all of it is good, or well intended!

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