Spring 2026 climbing season opens with summits on three 8,000ers
Summary
The Spring 2026 climbing season in Nepal began with successful summits on Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Makalu within a single weekend, highlighting an active season ahead on the high peaks.
Key Points
- Teams reached the summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Makalu between April 17 and 18, marking the start of the Spring 2026 climbing season.
- Annapurna recorded the first eight-thousander summits of the season by multiple international teams supported by Nepali guides.
- The Imagine Nepal and Pioneer Adventures teams successfully summited Dhaulagiri despite challenging weather conditions.
- Seven Summit Treks' rope-fixing team opened the route on Makalu, with SST holding special significance due to its directors' local origins.
