Churen Himal. An expedition of Tokyo University was led by Dr. Makoto Takahashi. They attempted both the east and west peaks of Churen Himal (both peaks 24,184 feet). Camp V on the east ridge was set up on May 10 at 20,700 feet and Camp V on the west ridge at 20,850 feet on May 16. They reached 22,000 feet on the more difficult west ridge and 23,800 feet on the east ridge, but bad weather prevented their plan to get to the summits and traverse the peaks.