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Manaslu Platinum Jubilee: Statues of Imanishi, Urken Tshering Sherpa unveiled, first-ascent families honoured in Gorkha
9 May 2026Nepal marked a historic milestone on Saturday as the Manaslu Platinum Jubilee Celebration 2026 was held in Samagaun, Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the world's eighth-highest peak, on May 9, 1956.
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ClimbingUkrainian record-holder Sypavin summits Makalu with 8K Expeditions, eyes Everest-Lhotse double
9 May 2026Ukrainian mountaineer Valentyn Sypavin and Sherpa climber Dawa Tenjen Sherpa of 8K Expeditions reached the summit of Makalu (8,485m), the world's fifth highest peak, on May 8.
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ClimbingGerman climber Simone Molter summits Makalu
9 May 2026German mountaineer Simone Molter successfully summited Makalu (8,485m), the world's fifth highest peak, early Saturday morning.
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ClimbingBulgarian, Argentine climbers summit Makalu with 14 Peaks Expedition
9 May 2026A joint team of Bulgarian and Argentine mountaineers reached the summit of Makalu (8,485m) on Saturday morning, guided by 14 Peaks Expedition.
