1953 British Everest Expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wilfrid_Noyce
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| gptkbp:climb_rate |
gptkb:hot_spring
Alpine style Fixed ropes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for future climbers
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| gptkbp:duration |
Two years
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| gptkbp:equipment |
Oxygen tanks
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| gptkbp:first_ascent |
May 29, 1953
Symbol of human achievement |
| gptkbp:has_nationality |
Nepalese
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the peak of the Golden Age of Climbing
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1953 British Everest Expedition
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:South_Col_route
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
1954 British Kangchenjunga Expedition
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Namche_Bazaar
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:John_Hunt
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Paved the way for future Everest expeditions
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Mount_Everest
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive
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| gptkbp:members |
400
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| gptkbp:nationality |
New Zealander
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First successful ascent of Mount Everest
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| gptkbp:scenic_views |
gptkb:trail
gptkb:award Private donations Harsh weather Team dynamics Two months Logistical issues Altitude sickness Physical endurance Inspiration for documentaries Influenced climbing techniques Boosted tourism in Nepal Encouraged international cooperation in climbing Increased interest in mountaineering National heroes in New Zealand and Nepal Scouting routes |
| gptkbp:significance |
Historic mountaineering achievement
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:The_Royal_Geographical_Society
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:trail
gptkb:Police_Department gptkb:Sir_Edmund_Hillary gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay Support staff |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:South_Col
High-altitude training |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Harsh and unpredictable
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| gptkbp:year |
1953
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