Discover the amazing record holders of mount Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest mountain. Learn about the fastest climbers, the youngest summiteers, and the first people to conquer this challenging “Killer Mountain.”
Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the “Mountain of the Spirit,” is Nepal’s eighth highest peak — a mountain of both historic triumphs and tragic avalanches.
Groundbreaking Firsts
Manaslu holds a unique place in mountaineering history. The first ascent was achieved on May 9, 1956 by Japanese climber Toshio Imanishi and Sherpa Gyalzen Norbu. In 1974, a Japanese women’s team made the first all-female ascent of any 8,000-meter peak — a landmark achievement in Himalayan climbing. Later, in 1984, Polish climbers Maciej Berbeka and Ryszard Gajewski braved -33°C temperatures and hurricane-force winds to complete the first winter ascent.
Notable Records on Manaslu
Beyond its pioneering firsts, Manaslu continues to see climbers setting records of speed, youth, and endurance.
| Record | Climber(s) | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Ascent | Toshio Imanishi, Gyalzen Norbu | 1956 | Japanese Expedition |
| All-Female Ascent | Naoko Nakaseko & team | 1974 | First all-female 8,000m climb |
| Winter Ascent | Maciej Berbeka, Ryszard Gajewski | 1984 | Extreme cold & winds |
| Fastest Ascent | Tyler Andrews | 2024 | 9h 52m from base camp |
| Youngest Male | Nima Rinji Sherpa | 2022 | 16 years old |
| Youngest Female | Bianca Adler | 2024 | 16 years, 237 days |
| Oldest Male | Yuriy Lukyanov | 2022 | 61 years old |
| No Oxygen | Reinhold Messner | 1972 | First ascent without oxygen |
The “Killer Mountain”
Manaslu has earned its grim nickname due to frequent avalanches and high fatality rates. Although technology, weather forecasting, and improved gear have made ascents safer in recent years, it remains one of the most dangerous 8,000-meter peaks. Climbers face the notorious avalanche-prone slopes and the oxygen-starved “death zone.”
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