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Mera and Island Peak - Expedition News - 10th October 2026
Leader: Will Manners
29th October 2026 - Rest day at Chukhung
The team have arrived at Chukhung and is having a much-needed rest day after crossing the pass.
24th October 2026 - Summit Success on Mera Peak
21st October 2026 - Khare
The team have spent the last couple of days honing their fixed-line skills at the village of Khare. The last island of habitation before making their way to Mera Peak.
18th October 2026 - Kothe
14th October 2026 - Reunited at last!
After a few days of travel disruptions and the group having to split to reach Lukla, they have finally been reunited and are on their way!!!
10th October 2026 - Depart for Kathmandu
The team will depart for their expedition, making their to the starting city, Kathamndu.
About Will Manners
Will has been an active climber and mountaineer for 40 years. He is an International Mountain Leader, Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and First Aid Trainer based in Scotland. Most work is in Skye during the summer and the Cairngorms / Lochaber in the winter. Will has participated in or led many mountaineering trips to destinations including the European Alps, Stock Kangri, Kilimanjaro, Island Peak, Norway, Morocco (Toubkal), Canada (Mt Logan), Alaska (Mt Foraker), Ecuador (Cotapaxi), Peru, Mt Kenya, Iceland, South Georgia (Mt Roots – first ascent). Other Interests include leading an annual ski touring trip for friends in the European Alps, Telemark skiing, triathlon (GBR Agegroup athlete) and runner, cyclist, sea kayaker. Will is a proud husband and dad and has a border collie that leaves him little rest!
18 Days With Flight
Comments
Good to see progress and more photos☺️