Norwegian mountaineer one step closer to summit all 14 8-thousanders

Karachi: Norwegian Mountaineer Kristen Harela moved a step closer to her goal of becoming the fastest person to climb all 14 of the world’s peaks over 8,000 meters when she summited Mount Manaslu in Nepal, her 12th of 14 peaks. .

Harela aims to break Nepal’s Nirmal Praja’s record. submitted All 14 peaks of 8,000 meters in six months and six days.

The 36-year-old Norwegian, who began his record campaign in April this year, has climbed 12 peaks in less than five months and now has two more to climb before November 2.

In May 2021, she set a world record by becoming the fastest woman to summit Mount Everest and Lhotse in less than 12 hours.

“Kristen summited Manaslu (8163m) – the eight highest mountain in the world – today at 2:36pm local time with Pasdawa Sherpa and Dawa Sherpa as the first team this season,” a statement from her team said. I was told.

“It was difficult, but we wanted to climb Manaslu now to avoid the crowds of climbers waiting at base camp. Heavy snowfall and high risk of avalanches made the climb difficult, so I Glad we made it”, Harela said in a message. Manaslu peak, released by his team.

Harela needs it now. Chief Summit Two more mountains to reach his goal would be the fastest to summit all 14 peaks over 8000 meters. However, she is still waiting for permission from the Chinese government to climb Shishapangma and Chu Oyo.

The deadline is November 2.

“I have already proved that women can break barriers. I hope I get a fair chance to set the record, it means a lot for women in mountaineering,” she said earlier.

Kristen Harela’s meetings so far:

Annapurna came – April 28

Dhulagiri came – May 8

Kanchenjunga – May 14

Mount Everest – May 22

Lutse – May 22

Macaulay – May 27

Nanga Parbat – July 1

K2 – July 22

Broad ridge – July 28

Gesherbram II – August 8

Gesherbram came – August 11

Manaslu 22 – September