Climb for Peace: Resilience, Unity and Action
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A Choice That Defined Everything
Not long ago, I had a sponsorship secured —one that would have made this journey much easier. But there was a condition:
"Drop your ‘No War’ message, and we will support you."
That was my moment of choice.
Take the sponsorship and remain silent?
Or fight for what I believe in, even if it means struggling?
I chose to fight.
Because when you allow someone to dictate your beliefs once, they will do it again. And again. Until your voice is no longer your own.
Now, I am standing at a crossroads—facing the greatest physical and financial challenge of my life. And I need your support.
The Climb That Stands for Something Bigger
This is not just about climbing K2.
This is about resilience—not just mine, but ours as a society.
This is about proving that when we come together, change becomes possible.
This is about demonstrating that no challenge—whether a mountain or a global crisis—is insurmountable when we stand side by side.
At the summit of K2, I will raise a "No War" flag—a flag signed by people from around the world who believe in peace, unity, and resilience.
But I will not leave it there.
I will bring it back as a symbol that peace is not something we abandon; it is something we carry forward.
Why This Matters
People have asked me:
"Why risk your life for this?"
"What will one climb actually achieve?"
And they are right to ask.
A single climb will not erase war. A single summit will not end suffering.
But a story—a powerful, undeniable, visible story—can shift perspectives.
History is shaped by those who take action, even when that action seems impossible.
This climb is a message to the world:
That we do not have to accept wars as inevitable.
That we do not have to wait for change—we can create it.
That resilience, courage, and leadership belong to everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, or background.
The Challenge of K2: A Metaphor for Resilience
K2 is called the Savage Mountain for a reason:
At 8,611 meters, it is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
It has a 25% fatality rate—one in four climbers never returns.
Fewer than 500 people in history have reached its peak.
At 8,000 meters, your body is literally dying.
But this climb is not just about physical endurance.
It is a symbol of what it means to push forward against the odds, to fight for something bigger than yourself, to believe in a future beyond war and division.
Empowering Women and the Next Generation
For too long, young people—especially young women—have been told what they cannot do.
They are told to wait. To lower their ambitions. To play it safe.
I refuse to accept that.
I want a young girl, somewhere in the world, to see this climb and think:
"If she can do it, so can I."
How You Can Take Part
This is not just my climb—it is our climb.
Ways to Support:
Donate: Your support will help fund the climb, the documentary, and the movement beyond the summit.
With your donation, your name will be on the ‘No War’ Flag and it will be carried with me to K2.
Join the #NoWarChallenge: Run, hike, cycle, swim—log 8,611 kilometers with others in any way you can, take part of this challenge and let‘s collectively log together 8611 kms. Post your journey with #NoWarChallenge or/ and #HongChallenge, tag me on IG @surf_theglobe
Spread the Message: Share this campaign. The more voices we have, the harder it is to ignore. This Is Just the Beginning
The summit is not the end.
After K2, I will bring this movement to international platforms, media, and institutions. I will fight to ensure that the message of peace and resilience does not fade.
But I cannot do it alone.
This climb is about all of us—and together, we will prove that resilience can shape the future.
Will you stand with me?
Your support is not just funding a climb. It is fueling a movement.
Let’s rise together.
My Goal is to raise 30.000€, half will be returned to the sponsor, half is to pay the final payment of the expedition.
More than 30.000€ I use it for gears like 8000m boots, 2 down sleeping bags, down suit, crampons, helmet, ice axes, carabiners, harness, figure 8 belay device, flights to Pakistan, health and accident insurance plus global rescue.
Timeline for K2 (8611m) and Broad Peak (8051m) Expedition (June - August 2025)
Pre-Expedition Phase is full training till June
Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad, meet climbing partner.
Day 2: Final preparations in Islamabad.
Day 3: Fly to Skardu.
Day 4: Rest day in Skardu, final preparations.
Day 5: Drive to Askoli, overnight in tents.
Trekking Phase
Day 6-11: Trek to K2 Base Camp via Jhola, Paiju, Urdukas, Goro II, and Concordia.
Day 12: Arrive at K2 Base Camp, set up camp.
Climbing Phase
Days 13-55: Climbing period, including acclimatization and summit attempts on both K2 and Broad Peak.
Descent Phase
Day 56: Clean up Base Camp, prepare for descent.
Days 57-61: Trek back to Skardu, drive back to Islamabad.
Post-Expedition Phase
Day 62: Fly back to Frankfurt, contingency day for delays.
Day 63: Return home, reconnect with family and supporters.
Onwards: Speeches advocating for peace and promoting the no-war message with the backing of the global movement around the No War Message and Movement.
Organizer
Hong Trinh
Organizer
Frankfurt, Hessen