Manaslu

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The eighth highest mountain in the world

Introduction

Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world and has become one of the most popular of the 14 8,000m peaks. Our expedition will be expertly led and well-supported. Our price includes travel to/from Samagoan, near the base of the mountain, via helicopter from Kathmandu and oxygen for team members to use from Camp 3.

Join us on Manaslu

• Late-season expedition when there are fewer people on the mountain and less snowfall, but colder temperatures
• Our price includes 2 x cylinders of oxygen and use of a Summit Oxygen Mask
• Expedition showcases what you can expect if you join Jagged Globe on Everest
• Contact us for a copy of our Manaslu PDF.

Share this on Facebook We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Experience Required

To join the Manaslu expedition you need to have completed Alpine climbs equivalent to AD and have prior altitude experience of around 6,000m. To read the full experience requirements for this expedition.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK to Kathmandu (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• Two return transfers between the airport and the hotel (one on arrival and departure of your international flight and one for departure and arrival of your Lhasa flight).
• One return flight between Kathmandu and Samagoan by helicopter (25Kgs baggage allowance).
• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 5 nights' full-board tea house accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
• 34 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis (An individual tent for each climber will be provided in Advance Base Camp).
• 2 x 4 litre cylinders of oxygen (+ use of Summit Oxygen mask)
• All costs for leaders, guides and Sherpas.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Kathmandu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Kathmandu. Team members joining on a "land-only", please plan to arrive in Kathmandu on Day 2 no later than 1630, when your services will begin. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	At leisure in Kathmandu. There will be time for us to explore the bazaars, shops and monasteries of this fascinating city. The expedition leader will also examine everyone's climbing equipment so that any shortfalls can be purchased in Kathmandu. The leader will attend a briefing with the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and obtain our permit.
Day 4:	Fly to Samagoan (3,541m). Overnight lodge.
Day 5 - 8:	Acclimatisation around Samagoan. Overnight lodges. Acclimatisation walks from Samagoan.
Day 9:	Move to ABC (4,750m).
Day 10 - 41:	Ascent of Manaslu (8,163m). We plan to use three camps above Advance Base Camp. ABC to Camp One (5,500m) Easy rock scrambling with one straightforward step of 10-15 metres below Camp 1. The rock is loose in places. Team members normally move together roped up 'Alpine style', though some sections might be fixed. Camp 1 is located in a superb position on a col. 3 - 4 hours climbing time. Camp One to Camp Two (6,400m) The route between camp 1 and Camp 2 goes up a couloir and through an icefall, weaving between seracs with crevasses underfoot. This area is prone to avalanche/ serac collapse as well - usually outpouring at well-defined chutes, which can be crossed quickly. 4 - 6 hours climbing to camp 2. “ Climbers are exposed to icefall potential for approximately 2 to 3 hours on ascent between camp 1 and camp 2. Having said that, the danger comes in short bursts within that time from ice cliffs hanging above the route. In other words you go in and out of the objective dangers within that 2 to 3 hour period.” Fixed rope - approximately 500 metres required in short sections between camp 1 and camp 2 (including the section through the icefall). Camp Two to Camp Three (7,300m) The route to camp 3 goes up to an icefall and then weaves up onto the main slope. A rightward trending ramp, which can be very icy, is traversed and leads into camp 3. Climbing time 6 - 9 hours. “ The hardest technical section on Manaslu is between camp 2 and camp 3. This is a ramp approximately 300 metres high and 100 metres wide and has an average angle of approximately 30 degrees. It certainly requires fixing. It requires sound skills in rope work (abseiling). “ Summit (8,163m) The slope from Camp 3 is about 20 degrees behind camp, before steeping up to 30 to 40 degrees. In good conditions, this section does not need to be fixed. As you get higher the slopes get steeper and need to be fixed, first to the foresummit, then to the final highest summit, which is a steep pinnacle 150 metres away from the foresummit and 50 metres high. From the summit, the team will aim to return all the way to Camp 2. Anticipate an 8-12 hour round trip to the summit and back to Camp 2. “Summit day is low angled but care is required in the crevasse field, which starts approximately 100 metres above high camp.” A ramp leads onto a plateau that is crossed to reach the summit. There can be heavy crevassing above Camp 3, requiring team members to move together roped-up, if the crevasses are covered. Some teams have become lost on the plateau in bad weather, meaning this section should be marked with wands at very frequent intervals, and GPS carried to mark the location of camps and key features. The summit ridge is exposed and is fixed with rope. Route Summary ” Aonach Eagach Ridge in full winter conditions would be a fair comparison to Manaslu technical difficulties. Otherwise the route is technically very straightforward.” Clearly some significant but relatively well-defined areas of serac fall and crevasses fields, requiring caution and the use of appropriate strategies: speed, fixed rope, roping-up and navigation aids.
Day 42:	Return to Samagoan. Overnight lodge.
Day 43:	Helicopter to Kathmandu Helicopter flight back to Kathmandu (please be aware that the flight relies on clear weather and is likely to be very early in the morning). Overnight hotel.
Day 44:	Fly home Airport transfer. For those joining "land-only", you should book your flight home today.

PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of the nature of mountaineering on 8,000m peaks, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximising the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.

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First Expedition: September 20
Total: 2 trips

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Leader Reports

• Manaslu 2012
  “Even in a busy airport terminal on a Saturday afternoon it was easy to spot Jerry then Kevin, bulging kit bags give the game away every time. Check-in was easy although Jerry did need to do a bit of repacking and negotiate his...”
  report added 02/Oct/12
• Manaslu 2008
  “Leaders: Adele Pennington; Tomaz Jakofcic; Chris Groves. Base Camp Manager: Mara Larson Team members: Alan W; Phil T; Ron R; Adam P; Michael P; Andrew M; Helen D; Geoff C; Ian C; Gordon B; John B and Jeremy (Bunter) A. The...”
  report added 14/Oct/08