Manaslu Personal Sherpa + Extra Oxygen
Personal Sherpa + Extra Oxygen
$12,995 USD
Having a personal Sherpa and additional oxygen is one of our most popular add-ons for its benefits and cost-effectiveness. It adds a level of safety and improves summit success.
One of our Sherpas will climb with you on each rotation throughout the entire expedition. Above Base Camp, they will help you stay safe, check your technical rigging, set a pace, save you precious energy by carrying most of your personal gear, and offer feedback about the climb. Having an attentive Sherpa in your corner can be invaluable on a peak like Manaslu, especially if this is your first time above 8000m.
Expedition Leader Mike Hamill and Sirdar Tendi Sherpa hand-pick our climbing Sherpa, who are the best in the business. They are all knowledgeable, kind, strong, experienced, respectful, and very proficient.
Combine this with extra oxygen, and you will not only be safer but also climb stronger, stay warmer, and mitigate your chances of frostbite. Running a higher oxygen flow rate at these extreme altitudes is highly beneficial and can be considered an added level of safety.
Manaslu Extra Oxygen
Extra Oxygen
$5,995 USD
All our expeditions allocate a very generous supply of oxygen. We plan to run an oxygen flow of approximately 3L/min during the day and 1L/min while sleeping. With the advanced technology of our hyper-efficient, state-of-the-art oxygen masks, this is usually more than enough. We give you three bottles, so the long story short is that you don’t need extra oxygen.
However, if you can afford it, we highly recommend it. Consider it cheap insurance. With the extra oxygen, you can run at a higher flow rate, which will keep you warmer, allow you to move faster on summit day, and reduce your fatigue levels, all of which contribute significantly to your safety.
Additionally, if you are delayed on the mountain for any reason (for instance, due to weather or traffic) or misplace your bottle, which can happen periodically, having the extra Os may save your summit bid.
The extra oxygen option includes an additional bottle delivered to the upper mountain (we will discuss the best strategy for using this extra oxygen). With the extra oxygen, you can run high flow (4 – 5L/min) throughout summit day and start oxygen at Camp 2 (vs Camp 3 on the standard allocation)
Please note that extra oxygen is non-refundable and non-transferable
Manaslu Accommodation Upgrades
Manaslu Accommodation Upgrades
Single Rooming Add-On
$1,250 USD
We are happy to arrange single-room accommodations throughout the expedition for you, including in Kathmandu and during the trek to Base Camp. This might be a great option if you snore or are easily awakened by others who do snore.
Having a single room en route to Manaslu Base Camp helps climbers stay healthy and adds a bit of comfort and personal space that can go a long way on such a long expedition. Once at Base Camp, you will have a standard tent to spread out in. Please note that tent accommodations above Base Camp are double-occupancy for safety and warmth.
Please note that tent accommodations above Manaslu base camp are double-occupancy for safety and warmth.
Manaslu Executive Add-On
$15,000 USD
Our Manaslu Executive Add-On is redefining the Manaslu experience from start to finish. By comparison, other expedition models are outdated, having undergone minimal changes since the inception of commercial climbing.
Climbers who choose our traditional service option will no doubt live in style and comfort. Still, those who choose our Manaslu Executive Add-On will live in unparalleled comfort and luxury—the best Manaslu has to offer throughout the entire expedition. This extra can be added to any of our climbing options. We firmly believe that comfortable, well-fed climbers perform much better at altitude and are more successful.
The signature piece of our Manaslu Executive model is our heated and humidified two-room personal house tents at Manaslu Base Camp. Your double walled house tent comes replete with insulation and carpeting, an entry way gear room with room to hang your clothes and a heated bedroom/study which includes a desk and chair to create a workspace that allows professionals and business executives to productively use valuable down time at base camp to continue to manage work obligations or to simply keep up with friends and family and update social media. Your house tent also features a heater, humidifier, overhead light, power and charging facilities, a garbage bin, a cot bed with mattress and pillow. We will even have your breakfast beverage of choice brought to your room each morning at the time you designate.
Please note that tent accommodations above Base Camp are double-occupancy for safety and warmth.
If you are short on time, consider combining our Manaslu Executive Add-On with our Manaslu Speed Ascent program to enjoy luxury and minimize your time away from home.
The Manaslu Executive Add-On is non-refundable, non-transferable, and suitable for single rooming. Couples can be accommodated at an additional surcharge of $1,995 USD
Manaslu Helicopter Options
One-way helicopter from Kathmandu to Samaguan: $3,500 USD
Many of our climbers say that one of the best experiences of their entire expedition is taking a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu, which provides an aerial view of the peaks they’ve been climbing and the mighty Himalayan range. It is, without doubt, one of the most scenic, adventurous mountain flights in the world.
Furthermore, while people initially think they will want to undertake the trek out, we’ve found that after six weeks on the mountain, the draw of civilization, reconnecting with family and friends, and enjoying that well-deserved beer can be irresistible.
Two-way helicopter in and out of Manaslu Base Camp: $6,995 USD
You can also take a helicopter into the mountain (this must be combined with our Speed Ascent program and pre-acclimatization in a Hypoxico tent at home), which can shave up to 10 days off your schedule if you are pressed for time. These flights require a minimum of two passengers.
Note for all helicopter options: If you would like to include a helicopter option in your expedition, please let us know BEFORE your trip so we can pre-book your flight and include this in your trip total. We cannot guarantee availability if you decide to add a helicopter flight during your expedition. Further arranging services from the mountain or at short notice may attract an additional service fee. All helicopter flights must be paid in advance, with no exceptions. Baggage weight limits apply. These options do not include medical, evacuation, and rescue helicopters, which will be organized for you in liaison with your trip insurer in the event of an emergency – this is another reason why good coverage in your policy is essential.
Manaslu Circuit Cultural Trek
Manaslu Circuit Cultural Trek
$6,995 USD
Manaslu is the eighth-tallest mountain in the world, renowned for its breathtaking sights and sounds. This trek will allow you to step back in time and truly disconnect from the modern world. As you make your way towards Manaslu Base Camp, you will stay in local teahouses and lodges that were constructed long before modern tourism. Joining our expedition also allows you to experience what a real climbing team goes through and how they approach their climb, providing you with access to the heart of the Himalayas.
How our Manaslu Circuit Cultural Trek is unique:
We encourage you to research your various options when selecting a guide service for your Manaslu Circuit Trek. As a popular trek, we know that there is a vast variety of operators to choose from, offering different trek styles and therefore varying prices. A few ways in which we differ and add value to our trips are:
- Trek alongside real Manaslu guides and aspiring summit climbers, be part of a summit expedition as a front row witness to all the action, and understand what really goes into our big mountain expeditions.
- Spend 3x nights in our luxury Manaslu Base Camp, which is not allowed for trekking outfitters that aren’t affiliated with an actual Manaslu summit team.
- Participate in a Puja Day, a Tibetan Buddhist ritual integral to Sherpa culture. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your experience with a trek to Camp 1, where you’ll be able to say you’ve climbed on Manaslu!
This trek will provide logistics, food, support, and guidance. We begin by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, obtaining our permits, and then embarking on a two-day drive before starting the trek via the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106 m/16,752 ft).
The trek will pass through traditional stone villages, where you will experience Tibetan-influenced culture. We will then make our way to the Samagaon village, nestled below Manaslu, and undertake a series of acclimatization hikes before trekking up to Base Camp.
Trekking around Manaslu requires a high level of physical fitness. All trekkers should be comfortable with long day hikes, carrying a 20-pound (9 kg) daypack, and repeating this routine multiple days in a row. We deliberately go slowly and allocate more rest days than standard operators because we want our trekkers to lay the long-term foundations of their acclimatization. This slow pace and strategy, coupled with world-class guidance, takes the pressure off everyone and sets you up to enjoy your trek, not just complete it.
Manaslu is still a very remote and rugged place, with few creature comforts that we have come to expect in the West. So, don’t plan on being pampered with smooth roads, 5-star teahouses, and blazing-fast internet. We strive to provide our climbers with all the creature comforts possible, but at the end of the day, this is the remote Himalayas, and true adventure travel!
This itinerary is a rough estimate and will be adjusted according to weather and conditions. This is adventure travel, meaning things rarely go as planned, and this schedule will likely change. Climbers need to be adaptable and maintain a positive attitude.
We always recommend climbers arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. The client is responsible for the additional expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) incurred on this extra day. Please let us know if we need to organize logistics for your early arrival or accommodation upgrades.
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Kathmandu Day, guide briefing
- Day 3: Drive to Besishar, overnight at hotel
- Day 4: Drive to Dharapani
- Day 5: Trek to Kharche
- Day 6: Trek to Bhimtang
- Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Bhimtang
- Day 8: Cross Larke Pass at 5160m, descend to Samdo
- Day 9: Trek to Sama Gaun
- Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Sama Gaun
- Day 11: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp
- Day 12: Rest Day at Manaslu Base Camp
- Day 13: Puja Day, Trek to Camp 1, Return to Base Camp
- Day 14: Trek to Samagau
- Day 15: Trek to Ghap
- Day 16: Ekle Bhatti
- Day 17: Trek to Machha Khola, Drive to Besishar
- Day 18: Return to Kathmandu, Farewell Dinner
- Day 19: Departure Day
- Day 20: Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services and items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect.
Included in the Manaslu Cultural Trek:
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional Sherpa support staff and Base Camp support staff
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including 3x nights in Kathmandu and teahouses on the trek (double-occupancy)
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Breakfast daily in hotels
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses on the expedition (double-occupancy)
- Trekking permit for Manaslu
- CTSS Manaslu Base Camp and High Camp infrastructure and logistics, including tents and cooking gear
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen bottles
- Group gear that is not included in your gear list
Excluded from the Manaslu Team Climb:
- Flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses, including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
- Any extensions before or after the specified itinerary (we are happy to help you plan these)
- All personal trekking gear
- Personal sundries, including but not limited to: non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, third-party internet, medical expenses, gratuities, email or phone charges, bottled water and boiled water, specialty coffees and bakery items, showers at teahouses
- 10 lbs. personal snack food (real food and stuff you know you will want to eat at altitude when you don’t feel like eating: nuts, jerky, granola bars, dried fruit, candy, etc.)
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that, while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition, including contingency days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
Manaslu + Ama Dablam Combo Climb
Manaslu + Ama Dablam Combo Climb
Join the Manaslu team and finish your adventure by climbing Ama Dablam back to back! This combo provides an excellent opportunity to use your prior acclimatization on Manaslu to facilitate an expedited speed ascent of Ama Dablam in as little as 7 days.
Following your climb of Manaslu, you will return to the comfort of Kathmandu to celebrate with the team and enjoy a few days of rest and recovery before travelling into the Khumbu for your Ama Dablam climb.
Often referred to as the most beautiful mountain in the world, Ama Dablam is iconic in its shape and prominent in the Khumbu Valley of Nepal. This stunning peak is an iconic goal for climbers seeking steeper, technical climbing challenges.
This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain, and Am Dablam. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the routes, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself.
Though well protected with fixed lines, the climb demands a high level of fitness and solid technical ability. Those who reach the summit are rewarded with one of the most extraordinary panoramas in the Himalaya—stretching from Annapurna to Everest, a view that rivals the famed vista from Ama Dablam and reminds climbers why these two peaks make such a powerful Himalayan pairing.
This is your opportunity to tag two Himalayan gems in a single trip.
Contact us for itinerary planning
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services and items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect.
Included in the Manaslu + Ama Dablam Combo Climb:
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional Sherpa support staff and Base Camp support staff
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including 3x nights in Kathmandu and teahouses on the trek
- Hypoxico system rental for at least 6 weeks
- Helicopter transport from Kathmandu
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Breakfast daily in hotels
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses on the expedition
- Climbing permit for Manaslu and Ama Dablam
- CTSS Manaslu Base Camp and High Camp infrastructure and logistics, including tents and cooking gear
- CTSS Ama Dablam Base Camp and High Camp infrastructure and logistics, including tents and cooking gear
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen bottles
- Group gear that is not included in your gear list
Excluded from the Manaslu + Ama Dablam Combo Climb:
- Flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses, including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
- Any extensions before or after the specified itinerary (we are happy to help you plan these)
- All personal climbing gear
- Personal sundries, including but not limited to: non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, third-party internet, medical expenses, gratuities, email or phone charges, bottled water and boiled water, specialty coffees and bakery items, showers at teahouses
- 10 lbs. personal snack food (real food and stuff you know you will want to eat at altitude when you don’t feel like eating: nuts, jerky, granola bars, dried fruit, candy, etc.)
- Sherpa tip pool ($600 for Manaslu climbers)
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that, while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition, including contingency days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
Manaslu Speed Ascent
Manaslu Speed Ascent
22-Day Speed Ascent: $37,995 USD
32-Day Speed Ascent: $35,995 USD
Contact us for availability.
Pressed for time? Our Speed Ascent programs offer considerably shorter itineraries by utilizing pre-acclimatization technology in the comfort of your own home before departure.
Depending on your unique needs and schedule, we will tailor an itinerary to suit you.
22-Day Schedule: The more aggressive 22-Day schedule requires an extended pre-acclimatization period of 8 weeks at home using Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Manaslu Base Camp.
32-Day Schedule: Our traditional Speed Ascent program utilizes a more comfortable 6-week pre-acclimatization period using the Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Manaslu Base Camp.
Both itineraries include:
- One-way helicopter transfer from Kathmandu to Base Camp
- Hypoxico pre-acclimatization chamber for 6 or 8 weeks before the climb
- Single rooming in Kathmandu
This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the route, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself. On summit day, each climber is paired one-on-one with a personal Sherpa alongside your Western guide—an exceptional level of support that ensures both confidence and safety at high altitude.
CTSS prides itself on being at the cutting edge of new approaches to mountain climbing that enhance safety, success, and efficiency. Mike Hamill has worked with clients for years, using portable altitude chambers to pre-acclimate their bodies to the rarefied air found at altitude, with great success. Through the Speed Ascents Program, we work with you to utilize specially designed altitude chambers in the comfort of your own bed, allowing you to spend more time at home with your loved ones and less time away on expeditions. Additionally, reducing the time spent in harm’s way in the mountains and at extreme altitudes can enhance safety.
These altitude chambers are not a substitute for proper acclimation in the mountains, but we have found that they can be an incredibly valuable tool for facilitating acclimatization and reducing the time spent in the mountains.
If you believe this option is suitable for you, please contact us directly. We will work with you to create a personalized plan that maximizes your results with our Speed Ascent program.
Contact us for itinerary planning
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services and items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect.
Included in the Manaslu Speed Ascent:
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional Sherpa support staff and Base Camp support staff
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including 3x nights in Kathmandu and teahouses on the trek
- Hypoxico system rental for at least 6 weeks
- Helicopter transport from Kathmandu
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Breakfast daily in hotels
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses on the expedition
- Climbing permit for Manaslu
- CTSS Manaslu Base Camp and High Camp infrastructure and logistics, including tents and cooking gear
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen bottles
- Group gear that is not included in your gear list
Excluded from the Manaslu Speed Ascent:
- Flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses, including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
- Any extensions before or after the specified itinerary (we are happy to help you plan these)
- All personal climbing gear
- Personal sundries, including but not limited to: non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, third-party internet, medical expenses, gratuities, email or phone charges, bottled water and boiled water, specialty coffees and bakery items, showers at teahouses
- 10 lbs. personal snack food (real food and stuff you know you will want to eat at altitude when you don’t feel like eating: nuts, jerky, granola bars, dried fruit, candy, etc.)
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that, while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition, including contingency days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
Manaslu Private Climb
Manaslu Private Climb
Contact us for dates & pricing.
Having your own private guide with you for the entire expedition can be an indispensable advantage, allowing you to break away from the team climb and set your own pace.
A private guide also brings an additional level of climbing experience and expertise, along with a higher level of safety due to the 1:1 ratio, personalized feedback, and individualized coaching. All of our guides are trained in wilderness and emergency medicine.
You can climb Manaslu as a stand-alone ascent or round out your experience in Nepal by adding on a climb of Ama Dablam or one of our cultural add-ons.
This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the route, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself. On summit day, each climber is paired one-on-one with a personal Sherpa alongside your Western guide—an exceptional level of support that ensures both confidence and safety at high altitude.
We begin our trek by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, obtaining our permits, and then embarking on a two-day drive before starting the trek via the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106 m/16,752 ft).
Once at Base Camp, we settle in and employ a slow, methodical acclimatization strategy to position ourselves for the summit bid. Our base camp is first-rate. We spare no expense to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We will then climb the mountain and return to Kathmandu from base camp.
Manaslu is one of the most aesthetically pleasing mountains in the Himalayas, and one of the greatest highlights is ascending the summit ridge to be welcomed by the rising sun all the way to the top. It is simply breathtaking!
As you descend the summit, you are greeted with one of the most impressive views in the high Himalaya, an outlook sweeping from Annapurna to Everest, and in front of you, the peerless fluted summit of many other Himalayan giants.
Climbing Manaslu requires serious fitness, an ability to perform well at altitude, the mindset to be away from home for 6 weeks, and a desire for rugged adventure travel. Climbers need to be well-experienced with solid cramponing skills and familiarity with glacier climbing and fixed line climbing. Prior experience on high-altitude peaks is expected. If you want to join this expedition but are concerned with your experience level, we can work with you to get you up to speed before the climb. Please let us know, we’re here to help.
Manaslu is still a very remote and rugged mountain with few of the creature comforts we have come to expect in the West, so don’t plan on being pampered with smooth roads, 5-star teahouses, and blazing fast internet. We try to give our climbers all of the creature comforts that we can, but at the end of the day, this is the remote Himalaya, and true adventure travel!
This itinerary is a rough estimate and will be adjusted according to weather and conditions. This is adventure travel, meaning things rarely go as planned, and this schedule will likely change. Climbers need to be adaptable and maintain a positive attitude.
We always recommend climbers arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. The client is responsible for the additional expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) incurred on this extra day. Please let us know if we need to organize logistics for your early arrival or accommodation upgrades.
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Kathmandu Day, guide briefing
- Day 3: Drive to Besishar, overnight at hotel
- Day 4: Drive to Dharapani
- Day 5: Trek to Kharche
- Day 6: Trek to Bhimtang
- Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Bhimtang
- Day 8: Cross Larke Pass at 5160m, descend to Samdo
- Day 9: Trek to Sama Gaun
- Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Sama Gaun
- Day 11: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp
- Day 12: Training Day
- Day 13: Puja Day
- Day 14: Climb to Camp 1, return to Base Camp
- Day 15: Rest Day
- Day 16: Climb to Camp 1, spend the night
- Day 17: Climb to Camp 2, return to Base Camp
- Day 18: Rest Day
- Day 19: Rest Day
- Day 20: Rest Day
- Day 21: Climb to Camp 1, spend the night
- Day 22: Climb to Camp 2, spend the night
- Day 23: Climb to Camp 3, back to Base Camp
- Day 24: Rest Day
- Day 25: Rest Day
- Day 26: Move to Camp 1
- Day 27: Move to Camp 2
- Day 28: Move to Camp 3
- Day 29: Move to Camp 4
- Day 30: Summit Day, return to Camp 2
- Day 31: Descend to Base Camp
- Day 32: Packing and Rest Day
- Day 33: Trek Base Camp to Samdo
- Day 34 – 37: Trek to Dharapani
- Days 38 – 39: Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 40: Kathmandu Free Day, Farewell Dinner
- Day 41: Departure Day
- Day 41: Contingency Day
- Day 42: Contingency Day
- Day 43: Contingency Day
- Day 44: Contingency Day
- Day 45: Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services and items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect.
Included in the Manaslu Private Climb:
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional Sherpa support staff and Base Camp support staff
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including 3x nights in Kathmandu and teahouses on the trek
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Breakfast daily in hotels
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses on the expedition
- Climbing permit for Manaslu
- CTSS Manaslu Base Camp and High Camp infrastructure and logistics, including tents and cooking gear
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen bottles
- Group gear that is not included in your gear list
Excluded from the Manaslu Private Climb:
- Flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses, including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
- Any extensions before or after the specified itinerary (we are happy to help you plan these)
- All personal climbing gear
- Personal sundries, including but not limited to: non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, third-party internet, medical expenses, gratuities, email or phone charges, bottled water and boiled water, specialty coffees and bakery items, showers at teahouses
- 10 lbs. personal snack food (real food and stuff you know you will want to eat at altitude when you don’t feel like eating: nuts, jerky, granola bars, dried fruit, candy, etc.)
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that, while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition, including contingency days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
Manaslu Team Climb
Manaslu Team Climb
Team Departure: $27,995 USD
Annually: September 3 – October 15 (42 days)
IFMGA Mountain Guide and CTSS Everest specialist Tendi Sherpa will lead our 2026 team departure. This is an excellent opportunity to climb with one of the most accomplished Everest guides in history, with 18 summits to help you achieve your goals and prepare for future ascents!
This is our classic Manaslu Team Climb and our most popular option. This expedition is best suited for climbers who want strong guidance but are competent, confident, and team-oriented. Our team climb offers an excellent opportunity for success while giving you the camaraderie of a team environment. It is often reported as the most enjoyable program because of the team bonds and sense of community that fellow climbers experience through this style of program.
- If these dates don’t work for you, or you would like a private trip and private guide, we also build custom itineraries for many of our climbers.
- You can climb Manaslu as a stand-alone ascent or round out your experience in Nepal by adding on a climb of Ama Dablam or one of our cultural add-ons.
This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the route, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself. On summit day, each climber is paired one-on-one with a personal Sherpa alongside your Western guide—an exceptional level of support that ensures both confidence and safety at high altitude.
We begin our trek by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, obtaining our permits, and then a two-day drive before starting the trek via the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106 m / 16,752 ft).
Once at Base Camp, we settle in and employ a slow, methodical acclimatization strategy to position ourselves for the summit bid. Our base camp is first-rate. We spare no expense to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We will then climb the mountain and return to Kathmandu from base camp.
Manaslu is one of the most aesthetically pleasing mountains in the Himalayas, and one of the greatest highlights is ascending the summit ridge to be welcomed by the rising sun all the way to the top. It is simply breathtaking!
As you descend the summit, you are greeted with one of the most impressive views in the high Himalaya, an outlook sweeping from Annapurna to Everest, and in front of you, the peerless fluted summit of many other Himalayan giants.
Climbing Manaslu requires serious fitness, the ability to perform well at altitude, a mindset to be away from home for six weeks, and a desire for rugged adventure travel. Climbers need to be well-experienced with solid cramponing skills and have familiarity with glacier climbing and fixed-line climbing. Prior experience on high-altitude peaks is expected. If you want to join this expedition but are concerned with your experience level, we can work with you to get you up to speed before the climb. Please let us know, we’re here to help.
Manaslu is still a very remote and rugged mountain with few of the creature comforts we have come to expect in the West, so don’t plan on being pampered with smooth roads, 5-star teahouses, and blazing fast internet. We try to give our climbers all of the creature comforts that we can, but at the end of the day, this is the remote Himalaya, and true adventure travel!
This itinerary is a rough estimate and will be adjusted according to weather and conditions. This is adventure travel, meaning things rarely go as planned, and this schedule will likely change. Climbers need to be adaptable and maintain a positive attitude.
We always recommend climbers arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. The client is responsible for the added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day. Please let us know if we need to organize logistics for your early arrival or accommodation upgrades.
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Kathmandu Day, guide briefing
- Day 3: Drive to Besishar, overnight at hotel
- Day 4: Drive to Dharapani
- Day 5: Trek to Kharche
- Day 6: Trek to Bhimtang
- Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Bhimtang
- Day 8: Cross Larke Pass at 5160m, descend to Samdo
- Day 9: Trek to Sama Gaun
- Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Sama Gaun
- Day 11: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp
- Day 12: Training Day
- Day 13: Puja Day
- Day 14: Climb to Camp 1, return to Base Camp
- Day 15: Rest Day
- Day 16: Climb to Camp 1, spend the night
- Day 17: Climb to Camp 2, return to Base Camp
- Day 18: Rest Day
- Day 19: Rest Day
- Day 20: Rest Day
- Day 21: Climb to Camp 1, spend the night
- Day 22: Climb to Camp 2, spend the night
- Day 23: Climb to Camp 3, back to Base Camp
- Day 24: Rest Day
- Day 25: Rest Day
- Day 26: Move to Camp 1
- Day 27: Move to Camp 2
- Day 28: Move to Camp 3
- Day 29: Move to Camp 4
- Day 30: Summit Day, return to Camp 2
- Day 31: Descend to Base Camp
- Day 32: Packing and Rest Day
- Day 33: Trek Base Camp to Samdo
- Day 34 – 37: Trek to Dharapani
- Days 38 – 39: Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 40: Kathmandu Free Day, Farewell Dinner
- Day 41: Departure Day
- Day 41: Contingency Day
- Day 42: Contingency Day
- Day 43: Contingency Day
- Day 44: Contingency Day
- Day 45: Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services and items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect.
Included in the Manaslu Team Climb:
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional Sherpa support staff and Base Camp support staff
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including 3x nights in Kathmandu and teahouses on the trek (double-occupancy)
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Breakfast daily in hotels
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses on the expedition (double-occupancy)
- Climbing permit for Manaslu
- CTSS Manaslu Base Camp and High Camp infrastructure and logistics, including tents and cooking gear
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen bottles
- Group gear that is not included in your gear list
Excluded from the Manaslu Team Climb:
- Flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses, including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
- Any extensions before or after the specified itinerary (we are happy to help you plan these)
- All personal climbing gear
- Personal sundries, including but not limited to: non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, third-party internet, medical expenses, gratuities, email or phone charges, bottled water and boiled water, specialty coffees and bakery items, showers at teahouses
- 10 lbs. personal snack food (real food and stuff you know you will want to eat at altitude when you don’t feel like eating: nuts, jerky, granola bars, dried fruit, candy, etc.)
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that, while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition, including contingency days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping, are the responsibility of the client.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
Manaslu (Nepal)
MANASLU | Asia
Price Range:
$27,995 USD
Elevation:
8,163m
Duration:
42 Days
Difficulty:
Intermediate to Advanced
Route:
Northeast Face
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Manaslu is a revered mountain and the world’s 8th-tallest peak. At 8,163 meters (26,781 feet) and standing entirely within the Nepalese Himalayas, the journey feels like stepping back in time as you trek along ancient salt routes in a remote valley of Western Nepal. Manaslu’s twin summits tower over the Budhi Gandaki valley with sweeping views across the neighboring Annapurna Massif to the west and the Tibetan Plateau to the north.
Known as the Mountain of the Spirit, Manaslu is an achievement in her own right, and if you have further 8,000-meter goals, climbing the classic Northeast Face gives you a chance to hone your Himalayan climbing skills, adapt to extreme altitude, and prepare for future climbs like Mount Everest. This climb features small ice towers, fixed-line movement on snow and rock, and achievable slopes at high elevation, the perfect combination to gain experience with equipment and techniques in extreme environments.
Our veteran Sherpa team establishes the route, fixes lines, and stocks and maintains our high camps, allowing climbers to move efficiently and focus on the climb itself. You’ll carry only what you need for the day—occasionally caching a small personal load during acclimatization rotations—while enjoying an exceptional margin of safety and redundancy. On summit day, each climber is paired one-to-one with a personal Sherpa in addition to our professional guiding staff, ensuring unmatched support all the way to the true summit.
We highly recommend Manaslu to any serious adventurer and aspiring Everest climber.
To learn more about our Himalayan climbs, check out our blog post.

Expedition Highlights:
- Summit the world’s 8th-highest mountain at 8,163 meters / 26,781 feet
- Climb a classic Himalayan giant with panoramic views across the Annapurna Massif and Tibetan Plateau
- Fully supported expedition with fixed-line route, stocked camps, and a dedicated Sherpa and guide team
- Ideal stepping stone to Everest and other 8,000-meter peaks
- Trek through remote villages, waterfalls, and high passes off the typical tourist track in western Nepal
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Choosing the Right Option
At CTSS, we offer a variety of different climb options to customize your Ecuador experience to your climbing style and ability.
Allowing you to customize your expedition to suit your needs is a huge priority for us.
As mountaineers ourselves, we understand that it’s the little things that can make the difference. Comfortable, well-rested climbers are successful climbers, and climbers who have objectives that are suited to their skill level are happy climbers.
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Manaslu Gear Rentals
While there are several gear rental shops throughout Kathmandu, we highly recommend either renting gear at home before you depart or purchasing all required gear. CTSS cannot guarantee the availability of any rental gear in Kathmandu, especially during the busy climbing season. Additionally, we cannot guarantee the quality or condition of any rental gear. Having a gear failure while on one of your climbs would be an unfortunate reason not to summit.
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It’s a long time away from home—can my family and friends join me?
Yes, your family and friends are more than welcome to join us on the trek into Base Camp. Our standard treks stay three nights in Base Camp before departing, but we have had people stay longer; this can be arranged by chatting with us directly. Please let us know immediately if you have people who would like to join us, so we can make arrangements for them. Space in hotels in Kathmandu and teahouses is limited during the climbing season, so we need to know the final numbers as soon as possible.
What about altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness, or AMS, is a common concern, but you don’t need to worry. We intentionally maintain a slow acclimatization schedule to allow you ample time to acclimatize naturally. Slow and steady wins the race, as such. We still encourage you to speak with your doctor about your options, as there are medications like Diamox that can help with acclimatization, with few side effects that many people find helpful. However, this is a personal choice.
All of our staff are trained to recognize and respond to signs of altitude sickness, and will manage them promptly.
A few key symptoms to look out for include headaches, loss of appetite, and shortness of breath. Remember when you are on the trek/climb, there’s no need to push stoically through in silence, tough it out, or worry about holding others back. Please speak up about how you are feeling so we can adjust your pace, schedule, and other aspects to ensure your success. There is plenty of room in the itinerary to do that. After all, some of the best climbers/trekkers in the world acclimate to altitude slowly, so don’t feel ashamed or stressed if you need to take your time.
What’s the best climb to prepare for a Manaslu climb?
Hands down, climbing is the best prep for climbing. Expeditions like the Ecuador Volcanoes trip, which offers a vast amount of affordable world-class climbing in a short timeframe, are an ideal progression step to Manaslu, along with the 3 Peaks in Nepal, or some intensive mountaineering training courses, such as the Mount Baker 5-day Alpine Academy.
Will we be taught how to use the oxygen systems?
You will be provided with top-quality, reliable oxygen tanks, masks, and regulators on your climb. We will review their usage in depth at Base Camp, so you can practice before your climb.
What’s the deal with extra oxygen?
We provide you with plenty of oxygen to maintain a comfortable flow (approximately 3L/min) throughout the climb. As standard, we provide you with three bottles. If you would like extra oxygen, we encourage you to make that decision. With the extra oxygen, you can run at a higher flow rate (4-5L/min), which will keep you warmer, allow you to move faster on summit day, and reduce your fatigue levels, all of which contribute significantly to your safety.
Additionally, if you are delayed on the mountain for any reason (for instance, due to weather or traffic) or misplace your bottle, which can happen periodically, having the extra Os may save your summit bid.
The extra oxygen option buys an additional bottle delivered to the upper mountain (we will discuss strategy on how to use this extra oxygen best.
Please note that extra oxygen is non-refundable and non-transferable
How do I charge my devices?
Given the local electricity expense, teahouses charge you to repower and recharge your electronic devices en route to base camp. This tends to become more expensive as you move up the valley, so a portable battery pack is a good idea. You will need to bring an adapter. This cost is your own expense.
At Base Camp, we will have charging stations in common areas for your devices. The Manaslu Executive Add-On will have power in their tents/domes during specific times.
Will I need to share a tent with someone?
For the majority of the expedition, you will not share a tent, as each participant will have their own at Base Camp. However, there will be times on the upper mountain when you will need to share a tent with another climber for safety and warmth reasons. Our accommodations at our hotel in Kathmandu and at the teahouses during the trek are double-occupancy.
Can I book a single room for my hotel and teahouse stays?
All hotels and teahouses are double or triple occupancy. If you want single rooms en route to base camp, we can arrange this at an additional cost. Sometimes, tea houses are packed during the climbing season and may not have room to accommodate single rooms. Please let us know as early as possible to give us the best chance of securing a private room. Again, this is adventure travel, and we ask you to roll with the punches if they are not available.
How heavy will my pack be?
Trekking packs are relatively light. You will likely be carrying 5 lbs to 10 lbs (2kg—5kg) most of the time on the trek into Base Camp. If you are bringing a large camera, computer, or other fragile items, plan to keep them in your trekking pack and add their weight to your estimate.
Generally, climbing packs on Manaslu are relatively lightweight. You will likely be carrying 15 lbs—30 lbs (7kg—12kg) most of the time while climbing. While climbing, be prepared to carry your gear for the day and some of your personal items for the mountain. Sherpas will carry all of the group gear and help with personal gear where possible.
Will I need to purchase trip insurance?
Yes, trip insurance is required for this program. It needs to cover the entire cost of the trip, including trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, repatriation, and evacuation for the entire length of the expedition.
Unforeseen hiccups both before and during the expedition can be costly. For instance, you may accidentally have a fall the week before you are due to leave, a family emergency might crop up halfway through your trip, or unsafe climbing conditions beyond anyone’s control may put a hard, premature end to the season in the name of your safety. In such circumstances, we want you and your investment to be protected. It’s essential to note that we cover your expedition expenses well in advance, so these costs are already incurred and irrecoverable, regardless of whether the project is shut down on day 1 or day 40. Of course, every effort is taken to account for every eventuality in advance, wherever possible.
Please forward a copy of your insurance policy for our records, so we can assist you in the event of an emergency or unexpected issue during the expedition. As most insurers require us to contact them immediately, we appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
What is the food like on the climb?
At Manaslu Base Camp, CTSS has the best chefs and food, hands down. Our teams are consistently impressed by the quality of food and hygiene at Base Camp, considering our location in the world.
Our chefs are exceptional on Manaslu and well-versed in catering to a wide range of dietary requirements and allergies. Please feel free to discuss your needs with us. We do ask, however, that your dietary requests be requirements rather than preferences.
Why do I need to bring my own snacks?
We will be making a big run for group snacks and meal food for the mountain, and we will have lots of good stuff, but we want to ensure everyone has the food they need. Even people who aren’t usually picky about food can become particularly discerning about what they can digest on Manaslu due to the extreme altitude, and getting enough calories is hugely important. Gu packs, Shot Blocks, nuts, Snickers, cheese, etc, whatever it is that you know you can eat when you don’t want to eat anything is best. Getting specialty and familiar food can be challenging in Nepal, so it’s best to bring what you love from home. Also, bring a good supply of cough drops or hard candy, as you may find them helpful in the dry air. We’ll have some for the team, but people seem to go through them really quickly.
Manaslu has a reputation for being dangerous. How accurate are those claims?
Like all 8,000m mountains, Manaslu presents its own hazards and must be approached with caution, requiring trained and experienced guidance. These objective dangers include crevasses, icefall hazards, falls without a fixed rope, and avalanches. CTSS mitigates avalanche hazard by avoiding prone slopes and campsites after heavy snowfall. We take a conservative approach to these hazards, waiting for the snow to settle or the completion of avalanche cycles. We have plenty of contingency in the schedule for this purpose, and patience is not just a virtue but a lifesaver in these instances. Like any extreme altitude climb, altitude-related dangers also exist, which we will manage through a slow acclimatization program. Manaslu is actually one of the safer and more approachable of the 14x 8,000m peaks. Being in Nepal, we also have better access to helicopter rescue and evacuation services, which can transport you to definitive care in Kathmandu in a matter of hours should an emergency arise.
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Manaslu Reviews & Success Stories
“Climbing the Seven Summits provided world-class expertise and logistical support during my Manaslu expedition — solving a multitude of issues that kept me on the mountain until COVID struck. They sourced and replaced all my lost high-altitude gear and critical prescription medication, arranged helicopter flights when none were available, and personally handled every detail of my evacuation and medical care. You can pay a company for services, but you can’t pay people to do what CTSS did for me. In my book, I owe them my life.”
– Donald B

“I cannot even put into words how incredible that trip was for me – you truly run everything top notch and it shows in every single part of the trip. Your patience in teaching/coaching in a way that I didn’t feel intimidated by was amazing and so so appreciated. I am in awe of this whole experience”
– Julie M., USA
“An incredible experience from start to finish. I can’t say enough what a difference it makes to have a great guide who cares so much about the whole experience and a great time to make the journey so special. I hope this is the first of many climbs with CTSS for me.”
– Kevin A., USA
At CTSS, we believe your expedition starts long before you reach the mountain.
That’s why we provide every climber with holistic, personalized pre-expedition support, no matter the objective.
When you join a CTSS expedition, you become part of the family. You’ll be paired with a dedicated Expedition Manager and backed by our full team of experts, with guidance on everything from personalized strategy and progression planning to gear selection, training, travel logistics, and insider tips to help you get the most out of your climbing journey.
We’re here to make sure you show up prepared, confident, and ready to thrive on the mountain and beyond.
6x Reasons to Choose CTSS
Safety
Your safety and success are our top priorities, in that order. We make conservative decisions, plan redundancies, and all our guides have wilderness medical training, safety and rescue plans, and access to doctors around the clock to help keep you safe.
Value for $
We keep our overheads low to pass savings on to you. We are proud to offer the best service at the most competitive price, without compromising on safety or taking shortcuts in logistics, staffing, or infrastructure.
Holistic Approach
Our service goes far beyond the mountain. Think of us as your climbing coach; we'll be there from start to finish to prepare, debrief, and plan your progression as a mountaineer, whether your goal is a single summit or the Seven Summits.
Guides & Team
Guides can make or break your climb. We hand-pick the most qualified, tenured, tested, and personable guides and Sherpas in the world. Owner and mountaineer Mike Hamill personally oversees the logistics and management of each expedition.
Our Values
We care about you, our people, and the planet. A portion of every expedition goes to the Tiger of the Snows Fund, supporting outdoor tourism workers and their families. We follow strict Leave No Trace principles and live by our No D*ckheads Policy, because who you climb with matters.
Success
We have an unparalleled summit success rate. How? We do it in a myriad of ways; like a great chef's secret sauce, we've fine-tuned the recipe over decades. Most importantly, we believe in you & your ability to achieve your goals, and we are invested in putting you on top.
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