Ama Dablam, North Face. A Japanese expedition led by Kasuji Kato climbed a new route on Ama Dablam, the north face. The route was threatened by avalanches and Hisao Fukushima was hit and had to be evacuated. They established three high camps. All the other five members reached the summit (6856 meters, 22,294 feet) on September 8, 9 or 10.

Michael J. Cheney, Himalayan Club