Avalanche on Manaslu Highlights Perils of Unchecked Climbing Enthusiasm The tragic loss of life on Mount Manaslu is a sobering reminder that our collective zeal for adventure can sometimes prove fatal.
An avalanche swept through Camp 3, claiming the lives of Dhrubajyoti Guha, an Indian origin climber, and his Nepalese guide, Fursemba Sherpa.
Their decision to push forward despite worsening weather conditions raises questions about the risks we take in pursuit of our next summit. This autumn's climbing season on Manaslu has already claimed three lives.