Manaslu

The peak's summit is covered by a cloud, and so is part of the BC, on rocky ground, in the aerial image.

Manaslu Closes Down After A Remarkable Season

Manaslu is closing for the season, but what a...
September 28, 2023
File image of Pemba Gelje Sherpa on the summit of Everest.

Pemba Gelje Smashes Manaslu FKT

Pemba Gelje Sherpa reached the summit of Manaslu at...
September 27, 2023
Manaslu Base Camp at night

USA vs Nepal: A Race for Manaslu’s FKT

American Tyler Andrews is progressing on Manaslu at an...
September 26, 2023
Selfie showing andrews in round sunglasses and woolen cap, with Manaslu BC in background.

Tyler Andrews Attempting FKT on Manaslu

American athlete Tyler Andrews set off from Manaslu Base...
September 26, 2023
Naila Kiani of Pakistan on the summit of Manaslu yesterday.

A Tsunami of Manaslu Summiters

For the third day in a row, lines of...
September 22, 2023
Chris Warner and Chhring Sherpa.

With Manaslu, Chris Warner Becomes the Second American to Summit All 14×8,000’ers

Manaslu had a major summit wave this morning. Most...
September 20, 2023
Anna Gutu and Nirmal Purja on a Karakoram peak this summer.

First Summits on Manaslu, Purja Aims for No-O2 Record

Yesterday, an Elite Exped team of 13 people, including...
September 18, 2023
Manaslu's summit in the mist and sun, as seen from a crevassed area below the ridge.

Record Seekers Arrive at Manaslu

A variety of characters have come to Manaslu in...
September 14, 2023
A sherpa stands with a long aluminium ladder crossed and tied to his backpack.

Manaslu: Fewer Climbers This Year

Rope fixing has begun on Manaslu, where 17 more...
September 11, 2023
ant-like lines of climbers on a mountain section covered in fresh snow and a foggy day. The route goes up among big seracs.

First Day of Autumn Season on Manaslu: 61 Climbers So Far

Nepal's Department of Tourism has published the first list...
September 4, 2023
Berg in red jacket and sun glasses, summits behind.

Felix Berg on His Manaslu Summit

Felix Berg believes that he has bagged the season's...
April 25, 2023
Berg smiles from inside a tent while snow falls outside.

Felix Berg Summits Manaslu!

Germany's Felix Berg summited 8,163m Manaslu this week....
April 20, 2023
Rock and ice in a grey day on Annapurna.

Annapurna: Last-Minute Forecast Delays Summit Push For Some

On Nepal's New Year -- it's 2080, by their...
April 14, 2023
The climber in a whiteout in BC, his beard frosted with snowdrift.

Annapurna Delayed Another Week, Bad News for Serial Summiters

Harsh conditions on Annapurna continue to mess with the...
April 7, 2023
A climber stands on a flat summit totally covered by a giantic flag, the blue sky above.

Kuwaiti Flag Man Goes to Everest; Himalayan Climbers Still on Weather Hold

The number of commercial clients who will attempt Everest...
March 30, 2023
climbers progress on manaslu, leaving fresh footprnts on the snow, with the mountain in background. Evereything is covered in fresh snow and bright-white under the blue sky in a sunny day.

Close Call on Manaslu Raises Questions

Kristin Harila wants to climb all 14 8,000'ers in...
March 27, 2023
Manaslu at sunset, with pink clouds.

Annapurna and Manaslu: Climbers On the Move

"Looks like a little weather window is creeping up….Let’s...
March 24, 2023
Annapurna north side face with the broken glacier in front and the summit in background, under a blue sky.

Heavy Snow Increases Hazard on Annapurna and Manaslu

Everything is ready for a first summit push on...
March 21, 2023
Climbers facing snowy Manaslu in a sunny day.

For Some, Txikon’s Manaslu ‘First’ Claim Detracts From Excellent Climb

Basque climber Alex Txikon and Nepalis Chhepal Sherpa, Tenjen...
January 12, 2023
climber on the rocky summit of Manaslu

Alex Txikon: ‘Manaslu Was More Dangerous Than I Expected’

On Saturday morning, we sent Alex Txikon some questions...
January 9, 2023
climbers on a snow slope, Manaslu summit swept by winds in background.

Details on Manaslu O2, Cho Oyu Team Back in Kathmandu

Alex Txikon and the Nepali team flew back to...
January 7, 2023
Alex Txikon smiles, tired, in pitch black night.

Manaslu Summiters Safely Down

Alex Txikon and the six Nepalis returned safely to...
January 7, 2023
Alex close shot, with nose protector and a sleeping pad in the backpack.

Alex Txikon and Sherpa Team Summit Winter Manaslu

Alex Txikon, Tenjen Sherpa, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, Mingtemba Sherpa,...
January 6, 2023
Ice walls of a crevasse, the blue sky upwards.

Winter Cho Oyu: A Lost Opportunity

Climbers on Cho Oyu will not be able to...
January 4, 2023

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