Manaslu

Russian climber Andrew Vasiliev on the normal route of Manaslu.

Manaslu Summiters in Perilous Descent

The climb is far from over for the exhausted...
SW Face of Manaslu

Russians Summit Manaslu Southwest Face!

Here's another epic climb in what's turning out to...
A signal tracking the location of a climber on a 3D map of Manaslu's SW side.

Team Nears the Summit of Manaslu’s Southwest Face

Led by Andrey Vasiliev, the Russian team has endured...
Climbers follow a well marked trail across and up Manaslu, toward the summit seen on the top left corner of the image.

Manaslu Season Wraps Up With 600 Summits

The Dashain festivities are one of the longest celebrations...
Two climbers on the summit ridge of Manaslu, clouds behind.

Carlos Soria Safe But Airlifted Down From Camp 3

Reaching the summit of Manaslu at age 86 made...
three guys in O2 masks and yellow down parkas

Manaslu: All Head For the Summit, Except One Russian Team Seeking a New Route

Approximately 70 climbers -- a very rough estimate --...
Pôlish Bartek Ziemski smiles on the summit of Manaslu with his skis on the back, before skiing down the peak.

Bartek Ziemski Skis Down Manaslu While Crowds Go Up

The monsoon rains have finally withdrawn from Nepal's peaks,...
Climbers heading toward the summit of Manaslu.

First Summits on Manaslu

The Sherpa rope fixers summited 8,163m Manaslu yesterday, September...
Russian team members pose standing in front of a stone wall in Nepal.

Russians Attempting New Route on the SW Face of Manaslu

While crowds queue on the fixed ropes of Manaslu's...
Tents with lights in the moonlight.

Nepal Returns to Normal; Spectacular New Videos From Everest, Manaslu

The political situation in Nepal has returned to normal...
Four climbers walk in line on a flat field of fresh snow, Manaslu in front of them.

An Independent Sherpa Team Will Now Fix Manaslu’s Ropes

Most international climbers are expected to arrive at Manaslu...
the climbers looking at Ama Dablam, relexed in the glass in front of them.

Winter Manaslu Team Begins Training on Ama Dablam

Simone Moro, Nima Rinji Sherpa, and Oswald Pereira have...
Nima Rinji Sherpa (left) and Simone Moro at a restaurant in Kathmandu.

Nima Rinji, 18, to Join Simone Moro on Winter Manaslu

Nima Rinji Sherpa made headlines around the world last...
Runners jumping over rocks in big mountains

How Tyler Andrews Smashed the FKT on Manaslu

Picture this: You’re running in the mountains alone with...
Moro speaks on the radio while he carries bamboo poles with red flags to mark the way.

Simone Moro to Return to Winter Manaslu

Italy's Simone Moro is returning to winter Manaslu for...
A group in front of a helicopter

Helicopters Fly Again On Manaslu, As Villagers’ Protests Resolved

Both the weather and the local protests have now...
The huge 2024 Manaslu Base Camp.

Locals Block Helicopters to Manaslu, Demand Better Treatment

Over a hundred climbers who expected to fly back...
Tyler Andrews on the summit of Manaslu yesterday.

Manaslu Fastest Known Time Details; Ski Descent Ahead

Tyler Andrews is back in Base Camp. On the...
File image of Tyler Andrews running on Manaslu

American Runner Tyler Andrews Bags Manaslu FKT

American Tyler Andrews summited Manaslu today shortly before 1:30...
Climbers heading toward the summit of Manaslu.

First Manaslu Summits of the Season

As expected, things have moved fast on Manaslu. The...
Maxut Zhumayev on Elbrus.

Kazakh Aces Return to a Very Different Manaslu

Climbers are flocking to Manaslu. The ropes have been...
manaslu from the side

Backgrounder: Manaslu’s Climbing History

As the fall Manaslu climbing season begins, let's consider...
Manaslu with its carachteristic double summit in the morning sunlight

Manaslu Fall Season Opens

Manaslu climbers are now arriving in Kathmandu, about to...

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