Amir Mehdi
Amir Mehdi (sometimes spelled Amir Mahdi, and also known as Hunza Mehdi; 1913–1999) was a Pakistani mountaineer and porter known for being part of the team which made the first successful ascent of Nanga Parbat in 1953, and of K2 in 1954 with an Italian expedition. He, along with the Italian mountaineer Walter Bonatti, are also known for having survived a night at the highest open bivouac - 8,100 metres (26,600 ft) - on K2 in 1954.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | 1999 (aged 85–86) |
| Climbing career | |
| Type of climber | Mountaineer |
| Known for | 1954 Italian Karakoram expedition to K2 |
| First ascents | Nanga Parbat |
| Major ascents | K2 first ascent |
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