It’s not fair to compare the small-scale French expedition to Annapurna with the large, well organised British and Commonwealth one three years later. But I’m going to do it anyway. [1000 words: 5 min
If we want to compare the climbing of Everest in 1953 and Annapurna in 1950, the most important thing is the climbing style, which was climbed in Alpine style in Annapurna, which is of great importance. Thank you.
Yes, Annapurna climbed in near-Alpine style (they did have fixed camps). And the other really significant aspect was Annapurna being climbed 'on sight' with the route entirely unexplored.
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If we want to compare the climbing of Everest in 1953 and Annapurna in 1950, the most important thing is the climbing style, which was climbed in Alpine style in Annapurna, which is of great importance. Thank you.
Yes, Annapurna climbed in near-Alpine style (they did have fixed camps). And the other really significant aspect was Annapurna being climbed 'on sight' with the route entirely unexplored.