Annapurna South. The Japanese Gamagori Alpine Club Expedition was led by Tsuneo Suzuki. They attempted 23,683-foot Annapurna South or Moditse by a new route, the southwest ridge. From Camp III at 18,375 feet, on April 26 two members reached 19,700 feet. Two different Base Camps were hit by avalanches before a final Base Camp was established in a third position. Food and equipment were lost in the avalanches, but there were no casualties. The leader explained their failure by saying the chosen route was technically too difficult for his team. The loss of food and, more important, equipment was also a major factor.

Michael Cheney, Himalayan Club