A Personal Welcome to Climbing the Seven Summits’ Manaslu Program from Mike Hamill
Manaslu is a mountain with a magnetic draw—not just for the awe-inspiring peak itself but also for its surroundings, with ancient trade routes crisscrossing the region, rich tradition emanating from the silent monasteries of Lho, and the tracks of the elusive Himalayan snow leopard, which seeks sanctuary in these quiet valleys. It’s a special mountain and a gem in the Himalayas, and we are honoured to be able to guide it.
I love seeing our clients enter the new realm of climbing 8000m peaks, and facilitating that safely and in good style is our top priority. I, along with all of the CTSS guides and team, will draw on decades of first-hand guiding experience to offer you the highest chance of success at an exceptional value. In fact, well over 150 summits have been achieved on 8000m peaks, beyond Everest, under my direct guidance, so we are well acquainted with the territory.
I also extend an invitation to Manaslu climbers to invite their friends and family to join them on this exotic journey by participating in our Manaslu Cultural Trek. You will have the opportunity to share many cultural experiences, as well as spend time at base camp. Friends and family will have the chance to complete the crossing of the Larkya-La pass and descend into the legendary Annapurna trekking circuit after bidding us farewell at base camp, allowing them to experience a high pass and a step onto two famous treks in one. This time together often makes these long expeditions more doable from a time-away perspective.
We look forward to sharing a great experience with you on Manalsu, and I look forward to communicating with you directly regarding the expedition options.
Best regards,
Mike Hamill
Owner and Director, Climbing the Seven Summits
