Annapurna II, Winter Attempt. A British team, which included Ronald Rutland and his wife, set up Base Camp and Camps I, II and III on the north face of Annapurna II at 11,975, 13,775, 17,050 and 18,375 feet on November 24, December 1, 5 and 10 respectively. Due to continuous avalanches, they decided to abandon the expedition on December 13 and evacuated Base Camp on December 15.

Kamal K. Guha, Himalayan Club