Avalanche Toll on Manaslu: A Glimpse into a Deadlier Autumn Season The snow covered peaks of the Himalayas have claimed two more lives, bringing the death toll to four this autumn season on Mount Manaslu.
An Indian origin climber and his Nepalese guide were found buried in their tent at Camp 3, highlighting the unpredictable fury of nature that even seasoned mountaineers can face.
Worsening weather conditions have become increasingly common on Manaslu this autumn. Climbers had been warned of an impending spell of bad weather, but some teams pressed on with their summit attempts anyway.