SloveniaFive Slovenians plan to climb Mount Manaslu, which stands at 8,163 meters, and then descend using ski equipment. The expedition, named 'Ski Manaslu 2026,' includes Nejc Marčič, Luka Šturm, Luka Kovačič, Nejc Kuhar, and Matjaž Mikloša, who departed for Nepal on September 6th. Their goal is to reach the summit and attempt a significant portion of the descent via skiing, emphasizing safety and teamwork. The team members come from different sports backgrounds, alpine climbing, competitive ski racing, and mountain running, and they trained individually and together in the Alps before the trip. While former biathlete Klemen Bauer was initially considered, he wasn't included in the final five. The group acknowledges that experiences from the Alps won't directly apply to the extreme conditions of Manaslu.
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