• The Polish national Małaszko says he traveled 3,322 km and walked 54 km with his bike on the back for 56 days
• The legal dispute over Trekking permit fees temporarily arrested its expedition, until the court intervened
Gilgit: The Polish cyclist Maaaszko, who began his ‘K2 BC Bike Expedition’ of Karachi on April 4 to ride a bicycle through Pakistan from the coast of the Arabian sea to the base camp K2, and completed his trip at the end of last month last month.
The 46 -year -old cyclist said he completed the 376 km trip in 56 days, by bicycle at 3,322 km and walking with his bicycle on the back for 54 km. His trip included an elevation gain of 32,003 meters and temperatures that vary from 46 ° C to -18 ° C.
However, a legal dispute over the increases in permissions between Gilgit-Baltistan tourism and tour operators temporarily arrested their trip, avoiding the issuance of the required permission.
“When I was on the way, my tour operator informed me … that the GB Tourism Department has suspended the issuance of trekking permits,” he said.
After bicycle more than 2,000 kilometers to Gilgit, Maaszko approached the main court of GB.
He told the judges that the expedition was “not only a personal dream but also an opportunity to promote Pakistan as a destination for adventure and exploration throughout Europe and beyond. I have invested a significant effort and dedication in this effort, and his help would mean the world for me.”
A judge of the Chief Court of GB ordered the Department of Tourism on May 3 to issue permission to the previous rates, which he later did.
After the court order, Maaaszko traveled to Khunjerab Pass through the Karakoram road and then to Skardu, covering 3,050 kilometers before May 7. The final stage began from Skardu to the K2 base camp on May 11.
When reflecting on the trip, Mr. Maaaszko pointed out the diverse cultures and climates of Pakistan. “From Karachi to fine, he had 46 degrees of heat every day,” he said Sunrise In a previous interview. “At that stage, I had to drive at night and early in the morning to avoid having an failure.”
He praised local hospitality, saying: “Hospitality among people is very high and that try to be useful in all aspects.”
While most roads found in good condition, he recognized the unique challenges of mountain routes. “No one can influence how the mountains behave and if they destroy the roads,” he said. “It is not man’s fault or negligence. That is the case with the mountains.”
The last stretch of 200 kilometers from Skardu to the K2 base camp was described as the “most technical and challenging.” Maaszko explained: “On the way to the base camp of K2, there are glaciers, a mountain route, a steep walk; however, in some sections, I will put my bicycle on the back and travel myself.”
At the end, Maaszko claimed two records: cycling from sea level to the K2 base camp and sea level to the Khunjerrab pass. “I am the first man in history who arrives at the K2 base camp for cycling. In addition, from the sea level. I did the whole [journey] by the force of my own muscles, “he said Sunrise.
Posted in Dawn, June 5, 2025
