Iraj Maani
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Born | 18 June 1985 |
Iraj Maani (born June 1985 in Ardabil, Iran) is an Iranian mountaineer. He started his climbing career when he was 15 years old. He has climbed his first Eight-thousander as a member of Iran's national mountaineering team.[1][2] He is a member of the youth committee of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation.[3]
Maani tried to make his first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat in 2014/2015 in a joint summit attempt between the Iranian team and the Spanish climber Alex Txikon.[4][5] However, this attempt failed due to really bad weather conditions.[6]
Iraj Maani established his second Adventure & Travel company in Iran. He is CEO of Irman Travel Group.[7]
8000 m climbs
| Name of the Peak | Summit year | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Lhotse | 2017 | [8] |
| Manaslu | 2011 | [9][10] |
| Gasherbrum I | 2011 | [11] |
| Gasherbrum II | 2011 | |
| Dhaulagiri | 2010 | [1][2] |
Other notable climbs
| Name of the Peak | Summit year | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Island Peak (Imja Tse) | 2015 | |
| Aconcagua | 2014 | |
| Lenin Peak | 2013 | |
| Mount Elbrus | 2013 | |
| Kilimanjaro | 2012 | |
| Noshaq | 2009 | |
| Tilicho Peak | 2008 | [12] |
References
- ^ a b "The Himalayan Database - Spring 2010 Ascents".
- ^ a b "Himalaya wrap-up: Cho Oyu summits, Lhotse summit pics, pushes ahead on Makalu, no new Anna route for Mr. Park, retrieved 19 May 2010
- ^ "Youth Events – UIAA". theuiaa.org. 5 October 2023.
- ^ "A Public Elected Expedition", accessed 18 April 2014
- ^ "A special kind of mountain "idyll", Stefan Nestler, published 27 February 2015
- ^ "Conditions on The Killer Mountain Worsen", The Newspaper's Staff Reporter
- ^ "Irman Travel Group"
- ^ "صعود ۵ کوهنورد ایرانی به قله لوتسه". 19 May 2017.
- ^ "The Himalayan Database - Spring 2011 Ascents".
- ^ Mountaineering In Nepal, Facts and Figures. July 2012. p. 174.
- ^ "Older and Newer Summit Additions", retrieved 04 August 2011
- ^ "The Himalayan Database - Autumn 2008 Ascents".