1954 Makalu expedition

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:climbing_ability Alpine style
Technical difficulties
Mixed climbing
Spring 1954
gptkbp:climbing_period gptkb:spring
gptkbp:country gptkb:France
gptkbp:descendant Subsequent expeditions to Makalu
gptkbp:duration May 1954 to June 1954
gptkbp:equipment Standard climbing gear
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:Lionel_Terray
Cultural differences
Limited resources
Harsh weather
Navigation difficulties
Communication barriers
Extensive training
Successful summit
Logistical issues
Altitude sickness
Technical climbing skills required
Physical endurance required
Weather unpredictability
Commercial expedition
Successful ascent
Team coordination needed
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:Makalu
gptkbp:funding Private sponsorship
gptkbp:group_size gptkb:12
gptkbp:historical_context Post-WWII mountaineering era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1954 Makalu expedition
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future climbers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Makalu
gptkbp:mountain_climbed gptkb:Makalu
gptkbp:notable_achievement First ascent of Makalu
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Maurice_Herzog
gptkb:Louis_Lachenal
gptkb:Jean_Couzy
gptkbp:result Successful summit
gptkbp:route gptkb:South-East_Ridge
gptkbp:significance Second highest mountain climbed
gptkbp:success gptkb:true
gptkbp:summit gptkb:Sherpas
gptkb:Maurice_Herzog
gptkb:Louis_Lachenal
gptkb:Lionel_Terray
gptkb:Jean_Couzy
May 15, 1954
gptkbp:team gptkb:Lionel_Terray
International team
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Kangchung_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions Harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1954
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1951_Makalu_expedition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7