Several climbing expeditions are on the move to attempt winter climbs in the Himalayas, which technically can begin on December 21st.
The climbing expedition teams seeking to summit Himalayan peaks this winter season are currently acclimatizing in the Khumbu Valley, with Ama Dablamserving as a warm-up peak for their 8,000-meter peak aspirations. The teams targeting Mt. Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu recently reported in on their progress with their ambitious winter climbing plans. .
I would love to go higher and explore the upper section.”Manaslu Oswald Pereira of Poland will join Simone Moro and Nima Rinji Sherpa, the youngest person to climb the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, on their alpine-style winter attempt on Manaslu. Pereira will cover the climb with film gear, including drone technology. They too will target Ama Dablam before Manaslu. Pereira will face extreme cold and difficult conditions trying to film the team’s expedition.
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