May 04, 2026

8,485m Makalu Summit: A Powerful Spring 2026 Expedition Success

8K Makalu Summit Update Spring 2026

We are proud to announce the successful summit of Makalu (8,485 m) by our team this morning, alongside our professional IFMGA guides.

Date: 3 May 2026

Summiteers Name List:

1. Mr. Markus Richard Bolt 🇨🇭 (IFMGA Guide)
2. Mr. Paul Reid Clarke 🇦🇺
3. Mr. Saeed Khameis Beraheim Mahyos Almemari 🇦🇪
4. Mr. VR 🇺🇸
5. Mr. Ashok Lama 🇳🇵 (IFMGA Guide)
6. Mr. Kamdorji Sherpa 🇳🇵
7. Mr. Pema Rinje Sherpa 🇳🇵
8. Mr. Nawang Sherpa 🇳🇵

Our IFMGA guide Mr. Ashok Lama with Mr. Paul

Mr. Richard, Mr. VR, and Mr. Saeed with our climbing teams

Rising to 8,485 meters, Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain, is renowned as one of the most technical 8,000-meter peaks, defined by steep faces, sharp ridges, and demanding alpine conditions.

After days of perseverance in the thin air, the team successfully reached the summit, transforming preparation, discipline, and teamwork into a remarkable achievement.

This spring season reflected an exceptional journey of progression, preparation, and high-altitude adaptation among our climbers:

Mr. Markus Richard Bolt 🇨🇭
• ➝ Mera Peak (6,476 m) acclimatization
• ➝ Annapurna I (8,091 m) summit
• ➝ Makalu (8,485 m) successful ascent

Mr. Paul Reid Clarke 🇦🇺
• ➝ Annapurna I (8,091 m)
• ➝ Makalu (8,485 m) summit success

Mr. VR 🇺🇸
• ➝ Ama Dablam (6,812 m)
• ➝ Makalu (8,485 m) summit success

Mr. Saeed Khameis Beraheim Mahyos Almemari 🇦🇪
• ➝ Experienced multiple 8,000-meter peak expeditions
• ➝ Successful Makalu summit

This perfect acclimatization and prior high-altitude experience played a key role in ensuring safety and success on Makalu.

Also, great teamwork was shown by our team: Mr. Ashok Lama, Mr. Kamdorji Sherpa, Mr. Pema Rinje Sherpa, and Mr. Nawang Sherpa.

Our other climbers at base camp completed their rotation, preparing for the summit push (weather-dependent).

A Sincere appreciation to our Base Camp Manager, Mr. Pemba R. Sherpa, for his outstanding support in management and expedition coordination.

Next Stop:

➡️ Mt. Everest (8,848 m) + Lhotse (8,516 m) Expeditions 2026

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8,485m Makalu Summit: A Powerful Spring 2026 Expedition Success

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