Annapurna II | 1986 N Face-W Ridge

A Spain expedition to Annapurna II in 1986 via N Face-W Ridge, led by Jesus Bereziartua. Summit reached on 30th April 1986. 7 members recorded.

Expedition Details

Field Value
ID 18
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Expedition ID ANN286102
Peak ID ANN2
Year 1986
Season 1
Host Country 1
Route 1 N Face-W Ridge
Route 2 -
Route 3 -
Route 4 -
Nationality Spain
Leaders Jesus Bereziartua
Sponsor Azpeitia Annapurna II 86
Success 1 False
Success 2 False
Success 3 False
Success 4 False
Ascent 1 -
Ascent 2 -
Ascent 3 -
Ascent 4 -
Claimed False
Disputed False
Countries -
Approach Marshyangdi->Pisang
Basecamp Date 1986-03-26
Summit Date 1986-04-30
Summit Time -
Summit Days 35
Total Days 37
Termination Date 1986-05-02
Termination Reason 4
Termination Notes Abandoned at 7000m due to bad weather
High Point (m) 7000
Traverse False
Ski False
Paraglide False
Camps 3
Fixed Rope (m) 0
Total Members 7
Summit Members 0
Member Deaths 0
Total Hired 0
Summit Hired 0
Hired Deaths 0
No Hired True
O2 Used False
O2 None True
O2 Climb False
O2 Descent False
O2 Sleep False
O2 Medical False
O2 Taken False
O2 Unknown False
Other Summits -
Campsites BC(26/03,3800m),C1(28/03,4800m),C2(08/04,5500m),C3(13/04,6400m),C4(30/04,7000m),xxx(30/04,7000m)
Route Notes Segurola and Augustin stayed in C4 for 2 days waiting for good weather but continued to snow and always strong winds and very cold, so climb abandoned. No technical problems. BC much lower than planned because of snow. Route same as Nepalese Police to Annapurna IV and US to Annapurna II.
Accidents None
Achievement 1st Spanish attempt
Agency Remote Adventure
Commercial Route -
Standard Route -
Primary Route False
Primary Member False
Primary Reference -
Primary ID -
Checksum 2451597
Year 1986
Summit Success False
O2 Summary None
Route (lowercase) n face-w ridge

Members

7 recorded members.

Name Sex Year of Birth Citizenship Status Residence Occupation
Jesus Maria (Josu) Bereziartua Etxaniz M 1960 Spain Leader Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain - Details Other expeditions
Francisco Javier Maiz Gastesi M 1959 Spain Climber Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain Carpenter Details Other expeditions
Francisco Javier (Pako) San Sebastian Gorostizu M 1951 Spain Climber Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain Butcher Details Other expeditions
Agustin Arenas Eizaguirre M 1958 Spain Film Team Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain Photographer Details Other expeditions
Vincente Arrue Segurola M 1957 Spain BC Manager Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain Carpenter Details Other expeditions
Agustin Madrazo Furundarena M 1958 Spain Film Team Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain Technician Details Other expeditions
Jose-Takolo Urbieta Cendoya M 1941 Spain Climber Azpeitia, Guipuzcoa, Spain Mechanic Details Other expeditions

References

4 recorded references.

Expedition ID Journal Author Title Publisher Citation Yak 94
ANN286102 AAJ Cheney, Michael J. & Hawley, Elizabeth - - 61:252 (1987) -
ANN286102 HJ Azpiazu, Jose Maria Expedition to Annapurna II, 1986 - 44:182-185 (1986-1987) -
ANN286102 MM - - - 110:9 (Jul 1986) -
ANN286102 - - http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12198725201/Asia-Nepal-Annapurna-II-Attempt - - -