I find it apt that a mountain that has made me look deep into my spirit, is named Manaslu. The word Manaslu is derived from Sanskrit and means “mountain of the spirit”. Reaching her true summit without using supplemental oxygen after two “failed” attempts was a dream come true.
In May 2012, I reached a point on the ridge, just metres away from the true summit, using oxygen. At the time I had a spectacular view and clear blue skies.
