MANASLU 8.163m SKI / EXPEDITION 2025

THE MOUNTAIN OF THE SPIRITS (8,163mts.)

Mount Manaslu in the Manisiri Himal Range is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Mount Manaslu has been given different names, such as “Kutang”, which means “Mountain of Spirits”, as its name is derived from the Sanskrit word “Manasa”, which means “intellect”.

We will not carry out a basic Manaslu program, without guarantees and acting only as simple intermediaries with the companies that have the logistics of the base camps, high altitude and material in the place.

Our Director, Jordi Tosas, a mountaineer with more than 30 years of experience in the Himalayas, together with our entire team of multidisciplinary experts, will create a tailor-made, personal plan based on your experience to reach Everest with the best guarantees of success.

The approach trekking to your base camp along the Budhi Gandaki river through picturesque villages rich in culture and traditions prepares us to acclimatize. Then traversing the dense forests, climbing and gaining altitude, we finally reach Manaslu base camp. Our stay in Sama Gaon will not only acclimatize us but also allow us to relax in a beautiful village of farmers and merchants. The visit to the Buddhist Monastery is an important highlight to receive the blessings of the monks.

Summiting Manaslu requires setting up 4 camps above the base camp. The climbing route ascends moderately angled snowy slopes in the lower parts, while the slopes start to get steeper above Camp 1. Until camp 4, the slope continues to increase. But our experienced Sherpas will fix the ropes through a series of ice bulges to lead to a flat col for the camp. From there, climbing a series of moderately snowy slopes and plateaus to a steep snowy ridge leads to Manaslu Grand Summit.

“OUR ENTIRE TEAM WILL CARRY OUT A TAILOR-MADE PLAN WITH ONE OBJECTIVE: TO REACH MANASLU WITH THE GREATEST SUMMIT OPTIONS”.

This is a personal and private training and preparation plan for people who are clear about the challenge and costs involved in a project of such magnitude.

If you want to come with Ski or Split, then a Ski Touring a very good level of off-piste skiing and having previously done usually ski touring activity (randonnee / ski touring / backcountry skiing) is required.

The best season for the Manaslu Expedition is the Autumn season, from mid-September to mid-January. During this time, the forests are lush and green, waterfalls are at their peak, and the ecosystem is vibrant. While expeditions can be organized at other times of the year, the primary concerns outside of this season are the cold and rain, along with the challenges they present. Autumn offers the most favorable conditions for a successful and enjoyable climb.

We will check all the material together and in detail well in advance of the expedition.
Ski equipment (Optional)

• Your ski equipment; skis/splitboard, poles, helmet if you want
• Ski crampons
• Touring ski boots (You must have used your ski boots in advance and be sure you do not get blisters!)
• Warm shoes to wear in the camp (moon boots)
• Ski skins with the new glue (1x) or 2 pairs of ski skins
• Climbing harness
• Climbing slings (1x)
• Carabiners (1x)
• Crampons
• Ice axe crampons (mandatory and essential for split-boards)
• Ski bag and boot bag (Required).
• Avalanche equipment in backpack, shovel, probe, DVA transmitter/receiver (Mandatory).

Other things recommended/necessary on these trips, in addition to travel equipment:

• Warm hat (i.e. beanie)
• Balaclava/ warm buff (preferably wool, 1x)
• Ski socks (preferably wool, 2x)
• Thick thermal socks (preferably wool, 2x)
• Base layers (preferably wool, 2x)
• Insulating mid-layers (e.g.wool sweater and fleece pants)
• Shell jacket and shell pants(wind and waterproof)
• Waterproof insulated mittens (No gloves!)
• Mittens or gloves for ski touring
• Warm down parka
• Backpack (must fit all gear, ~35 L) with ski carrying straps.
• Neck gaiter.
• Head lamp
• Canteen or thermos, minimum 1 liter. If you choose a Camelbak type bag, keep in mind that the tube can freeze recommending carrying an auxiliary bottle.
• Sun cream and lip protection.
• Snacks (bars, gels, nuts…) to eat in the mountains during the treks.
• Personal plate, fork, spoon, knife & cup
• Personal gear such as medication, toiletries, hand sanitizer, etc.
• Optional: spare batteries, camera, powerbank, first aid kit.
• Winter sleeping bag (-20 to -30°C) *available to rent.

Recommended:

• Ski touring helmet
• Camera and extra batteries(batteries die very quickly in the cold)
• Power bank for charging electronics
• Hand and foot warmers
• Thin liner gloves

*Maximum gear weight per person including skis cannot exceed 45 kg.

Food:
The Itinerary explains what meals are included each day according to the program. If you have allergies or preferences, let us know on the registration form and we will take it into account.

We always recommend that you bring your own energy bars, nuts… so that you can eat while doing the activities.

Accommodation:

Accommodations are detailed in the program.

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

In case you wish that we can look for the best flight combination tickets from your nearest airport to the destination you can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. This service includes monitor the flight prices over time to get the best deal when prices are low and check in of your flight. The administrative fee for this service is 35€ + the flights cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.

We suggest our clients to focus on safety, security and training – company will not be responsible if anything unpredictable accident happens due to self- carelessness of the clients.

Each and every client must do their emergency helicopter rescue and medical insurance having coverage of minimum US $25000. Besides they must also do medical and travel insurance for own safety. We also would like to suggest all of our clients to make trip cancellation insurance in case of natural disaster in the mountains which is unpredictable and knows no timing. Even we can’t guarantee our health problem so, it is best to stay safe side ourselves.

Service includes will strictly be followed in case if clients need extra services – Extra cost will be added.

We offer you a 5% discount on your IATI travel insurance. The discount is just valid if you buy the travel insurance policy after clicking on the link.

In case you wish that we can look for the best travel insurance that covers the trip destination/activity with your nationality. You can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. The administrative fee for this service is 15€ + the insurance cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.

The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment. During the trip contracting, you will be offered how to contract it if you wish.

The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment.

Rescue insurance: Mandatory
Rescue insurance is highly recommended on all active trips. It must be taken into consideration that these insurance policies are specific for each type of activity (hiking, climbing…)

The user is informed that the GUARANTEE COMPANY that covers the risks of contractual liability and guarantee against insolvency is MARKEL INSURANCE SE. Our trips are covered by Civil Liability insurance.

Visas, and Entry Requirements
Certainly! It is important to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity when traveling to any country.

Nepal has VISA on Arrival for most of the countries, you can speed up the process and avoid queues when landing, if you submit your application online through this official web link.

Upon arrival, proceed to the bank counter at Tribhuwan International Airport with the submission ID (confirmation page) that you received when filling out the application form for a Nepal visa.

Pay the applicable fee in cash and after making the payment, proceed to the Immigration Officer Desk with your original passport for visa processing.

In the case of a visa, keep yourself up to date, as immigration policies often change. That is why it’s advisable to verify the information closer to your intended travel date.

Currently, as of February 2024, the Nepal tourist visa costs are as follows:

• 15 Days: USD 30
• 30 Days: USD 50
• 90 Days: USD 125

To know the specific visa requirements for your trip, it is recommended to contact your local embassy or consulate, or consult with your travel agent. Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements can vary based on your nationality and your destination. While we strive to keep our information updated, visa rules can change unexpectedly. Therefore, it is crucial that you verify the information yourself and understand that you are accountable for meeting your own visa requirements.

Vaccines
For each trip, clients are solely responsible for having the mandatory and/or recommended vaccines required in each region or country. Consult with your doctor to have all vaccinations before the start of the trip.

The client can take out trip cancellation insurance to be able to obtain payment of the entire amount paid (according to its conditions).

The end user may withdraw from the contracted trip, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid, except for the indicated penalties, but must also satisfy the Agency in the amounts indicated below once the trip has been confirmed. If it is not carried out due to not reaching the minimum necessary places, the client can save the credit for future trips or request a full refund of the reservation.

Cancellation Policy 5:

• • FULL REFUND UP TO 24H AFTER PURCHASE
  • Up to 120 days before the trip 100% refund of the trip amount.
  • Up to 90 days before the trip Refund of 50% of the trip amount.
  • For terms shorter than those described in the cancellation policy, the amount already paid will not be paid.
  • *€250 management fees apply

* Cancellation fees will not be paid for reservations already issued. If there are other non-refundable expenses already issued, these will not be paid either and will be deducted from the amount to be paid.
* The cost of cancellation of issued flights is 100% of the amount.

EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
B4Experience offers active trips for different sports and Outdoor activities, as well as information related to these activities through our web platform www.b4experience.com and other channels.

The practice of any activity in nature carries a risk for those who do it, with most of these activities being considered high-risk sports. Each one must know and apply their limits and be aware that regardless of the technical training and physical level one has, their practice can lead to accidents or even death.

The in-person activities and trips offered by B4Experience are carried out on land and activities that may inherently involve risks for those who carry them out and thus clients are informed that they contract them.

DOSSIER DISCLAIMER:

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print/ download a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. On all Outdoor trips, the routes will be adjusted depending on the weather, the level of the group participants and the risks assessed by the guide/trip leader.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.