Manaslu

climber raising arms on sharp summit peak

More Summits on Manaslu in Brief Weather Window

This morning at 8 am local time, six climbers...
October 1, 2022
Andrzej Bargiel portrait in Everest Base Camp with backpack

More Manaslu Summits; Bargiel Set to Go Again On Everest

This morning, several clients and their Sherpas summited Manaslu,...
September 30, 2022
A sherpa climber with O2 mask, headlamp and red hood, in high wind conditions, his O2 system covered in ice.

Manaslu: Many Leave, But Crowds Still Jam the Route

Still hoping to avoid crowds, climbers continue in marginal...
September 29, 2022
seracs covered in snow on a misty day, climbers proceed along a clearly carved path on the snow, among the seracs and crevasses.

Manaslu: One Mountain, Two Realities

Depending on who you ask, the conditions on Manaslu...
September 28, 2022
close shot of Hilaree Nelson with sun glasses and a cap, a snowy slope in background.

Hilaree Nelson’s Body Found on Manaslu; Morrison Explains Accident

American skier Hilaree Nelson's body has been found and...
September 28, 2022
Climbers go up fixed ropes on Manaslu, seen from below

Boldness or Foolhardiness? For Many, the Summit Push on Manaslu Continues

Would you try to reach a snowy, 8,163m summit...
September 27, 2022
Injured climber, face digitally obscured, in an open helicopter

Manaslu: Stricken Climbers Now Safely Off the Mountain

All the climbers injured in yesterday's avalanche below Camp...
September 27, 2022
A black-and-white portrait of climber Hilaree Nelson.

Helicopter Searches Manaslu for Missing Hilaree Nelson

Despite the chaos and difficult conditions after yesterday's avalanche,...
September 27, 2022
Helicopter against the grey mountain in bad weather

Manaslu: Summits, Deaths, Chaos

The news from Manaslu right now is contradictory and...
September 26, 2022
A falling serac triggers an avalanche on Manaslu

Manaslu: Avalanche Below Camp 4, Many Injured

This morning, a major avalanche ripped through Manaslu's upper...
September 26, 2022
a maze of vertical rock, ice and snow, with an obvious mixed spur rising up.

Japanese Summit Karun Koh; Plus: Alpine Style on Manaslu’s West Face

Far from the crowds of guided climbers, some teams...
September 24, 2022
the forue people stand smiling in front of the camera, in a foggy day, with khata scarves around their necks.

Manaslu: Harila and Team Safely Down

Kristine Harila, Pasadawa Sherpa and Dawa Ongchu made it...
September 23, 2022
tents in tidy lines on fresh snow.

Manaslu: A Risky Push, a Rescue, and Big Questions Ahead

Today's summiters have safely reached Camp 3. They will...
September 23, 2022
Sanu Sherpa looks out of an orange tent.

Manaslu Summits: Climbers Descending in Hazardous Conditions

Finally, there is summit news from Manaslu. Kristin Harila,...
September 22, 2022
A tracker showing the route on a map of Manaslu.

Manaslu Live: A High Risk Summit Push

Dawn has arrived on Manaslu, bringing a bluebird sky....
September 22, 2022
Climbers stand in line, all clipped to the fixed rope, in a whiteout.

Manaslu Summit Push: Most Turn Back, a Handful Continue

Seizing a short period of slightly better weather, many...
September 21, 2022
Portrait of Helias Millerioux smiling, against snow background.

Manaslu Alpine Style: French Trio to Attempt Rare West Side

Instead of joining the crowds on the normal northeast...
September 20, 2022
line of climbers trudge in a lin through deep snow, during a snowfall

Manaslu Crowds Move Higher Through Heavy Snow

A summit push is imminent on Manaslu's normal route...
September 20, 2022

Nirmal Purja Injured in Paragliding Accident at Manaslu Base Camp

Elite Exped leader Nirmal Purja has suffered minor back...
September 19, 2022
Four skiers look towards an unseen summit, with full mountaineering gear and skis strapped to their backpacks.

Skiers Target Full Descents of Dhaulagiri, Everest, Manaslu

Several teams are attempting to ski down three 8,000m...
September 16, 2022
Six young Nepali climbers with Khata scarfs pose for the camera in front of a red door.

Manaslu Rope Fixers Reach Summit!

Late in the day, despite tough conditions, Elite Exped's...
September 15, 2022
Lines of yellow tents spread on rocky terrain at the feet of manaslu (unseen in the image due to fog)

How Manaslu’s True Summit Has Changed the Game

Nepal's Department of Tourism has issued 383 climbing permits...
September 12, 2022
A tiny figure with skis in the backpack progress in a maze of ice chunks.

Everest & Manaslu: Rope Fixers Speeding Along

The way to Camp 2 is fixed on Everest,...
September 9, 2022
Lines of yellow tents spread on rocky morrain terrains at Manaslu base Camp - a sea of clouds covering the valley below.

Manaslu: Record Crowds on the Way

Manaslu climbers have flocked to Kathmandu and are currently...
September 7, 2022

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