Annapurna III, Post-Monsoon Attempts. There were two unsuccessful expeditions to Annapurna III (7555 meters, 24,787 feet) after the monsoon. American William Bancroft and a companion got to 4730 meters on the southeast buttress in September 30. Japanese led by Morimasa Ohtani attempted to get to the south ridge from the south and reached 6800 meters on October 13.

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