Putha Hiunchuli Attempt. The Japanese Yokkaichi Alpine Club Expedition, led by Kunihiko Noro, was composed of six men and two women. They were attempting a new route, the northeast ridge. On October 12 an avalanche hit and destroyed Camp V at 21,000 feet. Two Japanese, Dr. Mistsuo Deguchi and Isamu Mizutani and Sherpa sirdar Ang Nima were killed. Their bodies were not found.

Michael Cheney, Himalayan Club