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Snowiest Weather in the Pyrenees for 30 Years

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Patrick Thorne

9th February 2026

Snowiest Weather in the Pyrenees for 30 Years

French TV is reporting that the snowfall in the region so far this season is now the greatest reported in 30 years.

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Japan

Robert Davies

7th February 2026

Tsubame Highland Lodge - Staying at the Wild Side of Myoko

Perched above Seki Onsen, Tsubame Highland Lodge is all about Japanese snow — endless storms, deep powder and a sense of winter done properly.

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Patrick Thorne

6th February 2026

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Rhiannon James

4th February 2026

Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #300

Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 4th February 2026: Snowpack passes six metres at Seki Onsen as storms continue.

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Chulu Far East

Hi Everyone, if you wish to climb 6000m. peaks then Chulu Far East is a fairly easy 6000m. peak in Annapurna. But you need to have some experience of hiking & climbing. So, also you better do a trek in Naar-Phu Valley over the Kang- La passes over 5000m. to acclimatize, then will be good to have good strength for Chulu Far East peak.

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Gopi Shrestha

Nepal

19 May 2023

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Manaslu

Manaslu (8,163 m), the “Mountain of the Spirit,” is the world’s eighth-highest peak and one of Nepal’s most popular 8,000-m objectives. It is often considered a “safer and more accessible” 8,000-meter climb compared to peaks like K2 or Annapurna, but it remains a serious Himalayan expedition with high altitude, crevasse zones, avalanche risk, and demanding logistics.

Access & Approach

The expedition begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola or Machha Khola (depending on road conditions), followed by a multi-day trek up the Budhi Gandaki Valley. The trail passes through subtropical forests and remote Gurung villages such as Jagat, Deng, Namrung, Samagaun, and Samdo.

Accommodation during the approach is in simple teahouses. Rooms are basic, meals are typical Nepali trekking fare, and electricity/Wi-Fi are unreliable. The approach is excellent for acclimatization because it ascends gradually toward Samagaun (~3,500 m), where most teams take acclimatization rest days before moving to Base Camp.

From Samagaun, the trail to Manaslu Base Camp (~4,800–4,900 m) is steep and often snow-covered early in the season. Yaks or porters typically carry gear to Base Camp.

Base Camp & High-Camp Structure

Base Camp is a large glacier-side plateau with plenty of tent platforms. Expeditions usually set up:

personal tents

a dining tent

kitchen and storage tents

communications/charging tent

sometimes a heated mess tent for large teams

Above Base Camp, the classic route (Northeast Face) uses four main high camps:

Camp I (~5,700–5,800 m): Reached by climbing steep moraine and glacier terrain. Crevasses appear early, and ladders may be used depending on conditions.

Camp II (~6,200–6,300 m): A steep climb through serac zones and fixed ropes. This section is exposed to avalanche danger, especially after heavy snowfall.

Camp III (~6,800–6,900 m): A steeper snow climb; tent platforms are carved out of the slope. The weather becomes increasingly harsh here.

Camp IV (~7,400–7,500 m): The final high camp, usually placed on a broad slope. Limited protection from wind; oxygen is often cached here for the summit push.

Summit Push

Summit day typically begins around midnight from Camp IV. The route follows steep snow slopes (30–45°), fixed ropes, and long exposed ridges. The final ridge to Manaslu’s true summit is narrow and can be corniced; climbers must move carefully to avoid stepping onto unstable snow.

Summit days typically range from 8 to 14 hours round-trip depending on conditions and oxygen use.

Technical Requirements & Hazards

Manaslu is less technical than peaks like Ama Dablam or K2, but climbers must be proficient with:

crampons and ice axe

fixed-line ascents and descents

glacier travel and crevasse rescue

long-duration high-altitude movement

Major hazards include avalanches, crevasses, serac fall, altitude illness, and severe storms—especially in autumn.

Permits & Logistics

Manaslu requires:

a Manaslu climbing permit

Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) permit

Restricted Area Permit (for the lower valley)

By law, climbers must be accompanied by a registered Nepali guide. Most join fully supported expeditions offering Sherpa support, oxygen, fixed ropes, tents, meals, and load carrying.

Best Practices

Allow ample acclimatization, choose an experienced expedition operator, monitor avalanche conditions closely, and use supplemental oxygen unless highly experienced at altitude. Weather windows can be short, so teams must move efficiently and minimize time in high-risk zones.

Altitude Junkies

Nepal

02 Dec 2025

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Pharilapcha

Mt. Pharilapcha has been ascended for first time. Post Report KATHMANDU, April 15 :

A team of three Nepali dubbed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association as the ‘National Team for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations’ is to attempt the first ever ascent of Mt. Pharilapcha (6017m), starting April 28.

Consisting of three Nepali climbers and Marcelo Rey Belo (Brasil) / Juliana N. Bechara Belo (Brasil) / Viktor Groselj (Slovenia) / Rafael Vodisek (Slovenia) / Vladimir Mesaric (Croatia) / Stipe Bozic (Croatia) / Josko Bozic (Croatia) / Vladimir Shataev (Russia) with Isrofil Ashurly (Russia) / Valentine Grakovithch (Russia) a supporting crew, this is the first exclusively Nepali team yet to be attempting a climb on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the first ascent to the summit of Mt. Everest. Suren Thami, event manager of the proposed climb christened Moving Mountains project, said that the event is unique because ‘it consists of all Nepali non-professional climbers, and is the first ascent ever on the mountain’. "We wish to represent Nepal in the golden jubilee celebrations," he said. The preparation and the entire climb will be documented on camera, culminating in two documentary films, said Thami. Pramod Shrestha will be leading the team, Dinesh Devkota will be filming the entire climb and Siddhartha Lama will be dealing with the technical aspects of the expedition. "More than anything else, this is an effort to promote domestic mountaineering and of course to promote the unexplored peaks in the country," said Thami. Mt. Pharilapcha lies in the Khumbu region

Marcelo Rey Belo

Brazil

09 Jun 2016

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Nirekha

Nirikha expedition is a beginner peak but more adventurous than any other 6000m peak such as Lobuche and island peak and the expedition will place fixed ropes where necessary for the safety of all the climbers and staff. We have allocated 6 days at base camp and above to allow ample time for rope fixing as well as contingency days in case we experience bad weather.
The ascent follows a moraine ridge, leading to a blue ice section that is slightly vertical and requires the use of fixed ropes for safety. After crossing this section, climbers will navigate two additional short vertical climbs. At approximately 5,900 meters, there is a possibility of encountering crevasses, making careful route navigation will shortly lead to the summit.
Only one camp will be established on the mountain, with Camp One at 5,400 meters serving as the high camp.

Altitude Junkies

Nepal

15 Oct 2025

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Cholatse

Cholatse is a technical peak and the expedition will place fixed ropes where necessary for the safety of all the climbers and staff. We have allocated 14 days at base camp and above to allow ample time for rope fixing as well as contingency days in case we experience bad weather.

We follow a cautious acclimatization schedule at base camp spending several nights in residence before taking our first trip onto the mountain.

The route will see us navigate a small icefall that leads lead us to a possible small rock section, depending on snow coverage, that will have fixed rope in place. This will then lead us up a long snow and ice arete staying on the Southwest Ridge in its entire length to the summit. We will utilize only one camp on the mountain, camp one at 5,700 meters.

Altitude Junkies

Nepal

15 Oct 2025

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