Siniolchu Ascent. A Japanese expedition led by Dr. Masafumi Katayama summitted Siniolchu (6887 meters) on May 21 by the north ridge. Summitters were Masayuki, Chida and Takashi. This was a 12-member team that operated in the area from April 13 to June 5.

Harish Kapadia, Editor, The Himalayan Journal