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BC near Annapurna IV BC site
ABC ESE of BC across moraine from BC
C2 on North Face
C3 on North Face.

Changed planned route because of extreme avalanche danger on original route; shifted to route followed by Koreans in Aut 1989 which is far to right of original line intended. Much avalanche activity. Another line to far right one day 15 avalanches in 12 hours of day light. 2 Sherpas slept in C3 on 10th Oct and during night both Sherpa's feet frostbitten, one being evacuated by RNAC scheduled flight to prevent damage. Members going up on 11th met the 2 Sherpas, who reported -20 degrees and fierce wind. Members turned back. 13th Oct snow at BC and 14th BC tents destroyed by wind.