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Bianca became the World’s Youngest female to Scale Manaslu – 8th highest peak

26 Sep 2024 2 min to read

Bianca became the Worlds Youngest female to Scale Manaslu

History has been created by a 16-year-old Australian mountain climber Bianca Jane Adler by scaling the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m). On September 25, 2024, Wednesday morning, Bianca achieved this astonishing milestone alongside her climbing guide, Jangbu Sherpa. As a part of the SST Expedition, the Manaslu expedition was successfully achieved.

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Also, a 17-year-old American climber Asha Noor became the youngest American to scale Mount Manaslu on September 23, 2024. Alongside her guide Ngima Dorchi Sherpa, she successfully summits the mountain around 4:10 am.

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Currently, the record for the youngest Mount Manaslu climber is held by Nima Rinji Sherpa, who achieved this feat when he was only 16 years and 5 months old. The unbelievable summits by these young climbers are a testament to their sheer passion, determination, and never-quitting attitude.

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Manaslu Region: Where Climbers Scale Manaslu and Trekkers Explore Beyond

Manaslu region in Nepal is less popular as compared to popular Everest and Annapurna treks and expeditions. But, the remoteness of the region is its uniqueness as the region’s natural beauty is unspoiled and can be experienced at its best. This region is home to the world’s 8th highest mountain, which lies in the Mansiri Himal range. It is also renowned adventurous trekking experiences. Some popular treks in the this region are Manaslu Circuit Trek, Tsum Valley Trek, etc. Trekking in this region is ideal for those seeking adventure beyond the typical routes found in other Himalayan regions.

Cover Picture Courtesy: The Himalayan Times