Our Manaslu Team Climb, led by CTSS Guides Tomi Ceppi and Pega Sherpa, is off to a strong start on the 8th-highest mountain in the world.

The expedition began with a traditional puja ceremony at Base Camp on Thursday morning. Afterwards, some of the team hiked to Camp 1 while others moved to Crampon Point. Friday was spent training at Base Camp before a well-earned rest day on Sunday.

Today, the team launched into another rotation, an essential part of acclimatization that prepares them for their eventual summit bid. We will reconnect with them once this rotation is complete.

As always in the big mountains, no news is good news. When climbers are not checking in, it is because they are doing exactly what they need to: moving, eating, and sleeping to stay safe and focused. By the time they crawl into their tents, they are asleep within minutes.

We will share more updates as the team continues their journey higher.

Photos courtesy of Tomi Ceppi