Mountaineers honoured as Manaslu marks 70 years of first ascent
Summary
Mountaineers from Gorkha were honoured in Kathmandu to mark the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Manaslu. The event recognised climbers and conservation efforts, while highlighting the impact of climate change on Nepal's mountains.
Key Points
- Mountaineers from Gorkha were honoured in Kathmandu on the 70th anniversary of Mt Manaslu's first ascent.
- The event was organised by Chumanubri Rural Municipality and honoured climbers and institutions like the Nepal Mountaineering Association and Manaslu Conservation Area Project.
- Mt Manaslu was first climbed in 1956 by Japanese climber Toshio Imanishi and Sherpa Gyalzen Norbu, with Urken Tshering Sherpa being the first Nepali summiter in 1973.
- Record-holding Everest climber Phunjo Jangmu Lama highlighted concerns about the impact of climate change on Nepal's mountains at the event.
