Overview
Manaslu (8163m) is the world’s 8th highest mountain. It’s located in the isolated region of central Nepal. It is a good mountain to test your extreme high altitude climbing before taking on the Everest challenge. Manaslu is largely a non-technical climb when compared to other 8000m peaks; however, its avalanche-prone slopes mean that careful climbing is required throughout the expedition.
Usually, Manaslu expeditions start as a true sea to summit adventure by trekking in from an altitude of 530m through subtropical forests. We will summit Manaslu via the Northwest ridge by placing four high camps above base camp. The most technical section is through the icefall between Camps 1 and 2, with some potential for serac fall in certain conditions. The remainder of the route is relatively straight forward, with increasing steep sections from Camp 3 to the summit.
Date: 30th August 2025
GRADES AND FITNESS
This expedition requires excellent fitness and prior experience of a Himalayan expedition, preferably with a prior 7000m climb or Denali climb. You must have extensive climbing skills and should be able to carry at least 20kg, demonstrate strong endurance both physically and mentally.