Pritam Bhattarai
Kathmandu, Sept 24: A rope fixing team has successfully reached the summit of Mount Manaslu (8,163m), clearing the route for climbers this autumn season.
The team stood atop the eighth highest peak in the world on September 20.
This expedition was organised by the Expedition Operators’ Association Nepal with logistics managed by Seven Summit Treks, a leading Nepal-based expedition operator.
The fixing team included:
– Chhiring Bhote
– Hira Bhote
– Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa
– Karma Sharki Sherpa
– Lakpa Sherpa
Manaslu
At a height of 8,163 meters (26,781 feet) above sea level, Mt Manaslu is located about 64 km east of Mt Annapurna in the ridges of Mansiri Himal in the Gorkha district of Nepal. Popularly known as the “mountain of the spirit’, the mountain is called Mt Kutung in Tibet.
The first known attempt of the peak was made by a Japanese expedition in 1952, but resulting in failure. The mountain was eventually climbed for the first time on May 9, 1956 by a Japanese expedition led by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu. The team consisted of Imanishi, Norbu, and six Sherpa climbers. They climbed the mountain via the North West Face.
The climb requires a high level of physical fitness, technical climbing skills, and experience in high-altitude mountaineering. It is also important to properly acclimatize to the altitude, have the right gear, and be prepared for the risks of avalanches, landslides, and other potential hazards.
Despite challenges posed by these potential risks, standing atop the peak presents a lifetime reward with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. #manaslu
