The team is well settled in Manaslu base camp at 4800m, which is shrouded in mist and daily afternoon rain. Today they enjoyed clear views of Manaslu once above the clouds during their first rotation to Camp 1 (5700m). The climbing was good but busy! Manaslu has attracted huge numbers this year with teams rerouting Cho Oyu expeditions to this normally lesser climbed mountain.
Base camp also feels like Everest base camp with teams arriving every day. Still, this should support fast climbing and fast route setting. A front is expected tomorrow so the team may have to keep low the next few days. Hopefully they’ll be able to do their puja ceremony tomorrow.
Meanwhile, they’re relaxing, socializing with friends from other teams and keeping healthy.