Manaslu Expedition

• In 2024 we will fly from Kathmandu to and from the village near base camp
• The best meals prepared by our top cook staff
• Veteran American mountain guide with over a decade of guiding in Nepal, including Manaslu three times, to ensure seamless delivery and safety procedures
• Communications tent with access to satellite phone and email, dispatches of the team progress on our news site
• Emphasis is placed on providing high end logistics, staff, equipment and services to a small team of climbers
• Single Accommodation in Kathmandu at the Aloft Hotel

Manaslu is located in Central Nepal, rising 8,163m or 26,758 ft. above sea level, it is the 8th highest mountain in the world. Mountain Professionals is planning a climb of Manaslu’s North East Ridge in the Fall/Post Monsoon of 2024.

Manaslu is located in the Gorkha mountain region of Nepal and is a true Himalayan adventure on a highly sought after peak. The mountain has seen increased interest with the recent political difficulties surrounding access to Cho Oyu. Many mountaineers looking at a future attempt of Everest or other mountain objectives are now focusing on Manaslu as a suitable first-time 8,000 meter peak.

Our expeditions will utilize 4 camps on the mountain. Our recent experience shows that adding a mid camp 3 before the high camp, will greatly increase the summit chances for all climbers on the summit push by making for shorter movement days.

Our philosophy is to approach all mountains with great care, recognizing the hazards involved in climbing high-altitude glaciated peaks. Manaslu is one of the highest mountains in the world, posing all the risks that come with such an impressive peak. That being said, the Northeast aspect of the mountain is accessible due to less objective hazard. We plan to utilize a highly experienced staff, top-notch safety and mountain equipment, fixed rope in exposed or otherwise dangerous sections of the route, and slow conservative acclimatization to minimize our risk.

The expedition in 2024 will be organized by Ryan Waters. He has in-depth experience leading expeditions to 8000-meter mountains in Nepal, Tibet, and Pakistan. Our Sherpa logistics partners have worked in the expedition business for over a decade as a top Nepali logistics organizer and expedition management team. Our team has experience organizing multiple expeditions to mountains including three trips to Manaslu, Everest, K2, Dhaulagiri, Cho Oyu, Broad Peak, Lhotse, Gasherbrum 2, Gasherbrum 1, and several 5000m to 7000m Himalayan mountains.

Our on mountain Sherpa staff will consist of top Nepali climbers who have years of experience on the high 8000 meter mountains. Our staff work very hard to fix ropes, stock camps and assist our team in reaching the summit safely. We will employ a full cook staff that specializes in healthy, abundant and tasty meals. Our cook staff is very talented and is always ready to make our team’s experience the best possible. Good food is a priority on our expeditions and experience shows that this is a key component of success on a long 8000-meter trip.

Our recommendation is for team members to have a solid mountaineering background that involves several trips to high altitude peaks ranging from 4500m to 6500m+ in elevation. Team members must be very comfortable with glaciated mountain climbing skills and living at high camps. Past experience on 7000m and 8000m mountains is a definite plus.

Our team will take sufficient time to rest and acclimatize in base camp prior to beginning a conservative climb to the higher camps. The location of Camp 1 will be at 5,700m. The route from Base to C1 will include rock scrambles on moraine and sections of glacier travel of varying terrain.

Climbing from C1 to C2 will include longer sections of steep snow and ice, with some short vertical ice steps. The route will be fixed with rope in any exposed or vertical sections in order to maximize our safety. The Camp 2 is located at 6,400m and most climbers can climb their first time to C2 in 3-6 hours.

A climb of roughly 5-7 hours takes us to the flat saddle of Camp 3 at 6,900m. The route is less steep and weaves in and out of short ice steps. On the summit push, we will climb from this location another 5-7 hours to our Camp 4 location. Here we will rest, eat, drink, and prepare for the summit bid. The climb to the summit, while not technical, is demanding given the altitude. We will climb with our team of climbing Sherpas who will help break trail and fix rope in any locations that require an added margin of safety.

Our goal… to have a safe expedition, have fun, and then to reach the summit of Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world.

• Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, Relax and get to know Kathmandu and our team, including our local Nepali staff, Aloft Hotel
• Day 2: Kathmandu, buy remaining personal gear, snacks, gifts, and visit local sites and temples
• Day 3: Fly in Helicopter to Sama Goan at 3,525 meters
• Days 4-6: We will enjoy rest days and go for acclimatization treks
• Day 7: Trek to base camp, 4,800m (15,750ft)
• Day 8: Rest Day, customize your new personal tent at base camp
• Day 9: Rest Day and prepare for climbing day
• Days 10 – 36: Climbing and Summit period
• Day 37: Rest and pack up
• Day 38: Trek to Sama Goan
• Day 39: Flight in Helicopter to Kathmandu return to Yak and Yeti Hotel
• Day 40: Relax and celebration day in Kathmandu
• Day 41: Return Flight to home country

Trip Cost Includes

• Expedition leader/guides.
• Expedition permit.
• Sherpa climbing staff.
• Helicopter Flights to and from Sama Goan.
• Four nights private accommodation in our Kathmandu at Aloft Hotel by Marriott.
• Full board on twin sharing basis on trek in tent or tea house.
• All transportation in Nepal as per itinerary.
• Porters, and guides to and from Base Camp trek.
• Sherpa cooks, kitchen and climbing staff.
• Heated and carpeted- dining tent, full kitchen, shower and toilet tents, chairs.
• All meals at BC, staff equipment allowances, staff daily wages, insurance.
• Route fixing costs.
• Group climbing equipment, high altitude tents, stoves and fuel, high altitude food.
• Two way radios and VHF Basestation BC to mountain communications.
• Satellite phone communication setup.
• Two – 4 liter bottles of oxygen and use of Summit Oxygen Mask and regulator.
• Comprehensive medical supplies and Wilderness First Responder.
• Weather Reports.

Price Does Not Include

• International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
• Meals in Kathmandu, outside of welcome dinner.
• Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Nepal entry visa, Kathmandu airport departure tax, personal travel.
• Personal climbing clothing and equipment.
• Travel/Trip Cancelation and Rescue Insurance (required).
• Staff gratuities for Climbing Sherpas and Cook Staff.