원정 개요

BC slightly higher than Koreans (normal site)
C1 slight above NE Col on NE Ridge
C2 on NE Ridge
High point at NE Ridge C3 site.

7 Oct reached C3 site at 7600m but made no camp because intended to stay only one night there and wind very strong so turned back; deep snow and avalanching so went down to C2 to sleep. Down to BC next day. Tried to return to assault and reached C2 again 2 times, but never got much above C2 as deep snow and winds stopped progress higher. Also 4 Japanese had left expedition on or before 15 Oct and remaining members' health "not so good."

Takahashi left BC 22 Sept to return to his job in Japan
Fuchida left BC 15 Oct to return to his job in Japan
M. Suzuki left BC 15 Oct to return to her job in Japan
T. Suzuki left BC 15 Oct with stomach trouble

Chuldim Gyalzen Sherpa (35) from Thami, swept away by avalanche from C2 on 2 Oct. Body not found in 2 day's search.