Fay Manners Completes First Ski Descent On Peru’s Ranrapalca

Who is Fay Manners?

Fay Manners is a British alpinist and ski mountaineer, originally from Bedford and now based in the Alps. A former data consultant, she turned into an elite ski mountaineer.

What is Acceso Momentáneo?

Acceso Momentáneo, meaning Momentary Access, is a 900m, 5.1 E3 ski mountaineering line on Nevado Ranrapalca. It was completed by Fay Manners and Italian ski mountaineer Marco Malcangi on 28 May 2026, marking what appears to be its first ski descent.

Where is Ranrapalca?

Ranrapalca is located in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, specifically within the Huascarán National Park area, which is part of the world’s highest tropical mountain range.

Why was the route significant?

The route is significant because it marks the first ski descent of a line that had not been climbed since 1980. It was considered inaccessible for over 40 years due to hazardous glacial conditions, with access only briefly possible because of unusual glacial and snow conditions.