1980 ascent by Doug Scott

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:challenges extreme altitude
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Rick_Allen
gptkb:celebration
summer
mixed climbing
required
South Face
summit K2
inspired future expeditions
successful ascent
international acclaim
technical difficulties
months of planning
personal achievement
alpine style
oxygen systems
local porters
careful acclimatization
extensive prior experience
part of K2's climbing history
promoted safety and responsibility
gptkbp:climbing_route_difficulty very difficult
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in K2
gptkbp:date gptkb:1980
gptkbp:descended_via same route
gptkbp:documentary made about the ascent
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:elevation 8611 meters
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:expedition
gptkb:Chris_Bonington
approximately 60 days
gptkbp:first_ascent yes
significant in mountaineering history
gptkbp:gearbox high-altitude equipment
gptkbp:group_size 2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1980 ascent by Doug Scott
gptkbp:influenced_by previous K2 expeditions
gptkbp:is_documented_in books and articles
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by gptkb:Chris_Bonington
gptkbp:legacy influential in mountaineering history
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found none required
gptkbp:mental_challenges isolation
gptkbp:notable_achievement first ascent of the South Face of K2
gptkbp:performed_by Doug Scott
gptkbp:post_ascent_challenges dealing with altitude sickness
gptkbp:post_climb_recognition awards and honors
gptkbp:produces extensive training
gptkbp:recognized_by mountaineering community
gptkbp:result successful summit
gptkbp:safety avalanches
gptkbp:significance one of the most challenging climbs
gptkbp:sponsorship gptkb:British_Mountaineering_Council
gptkbp:summit August 7, 1980
gptkbp:team gptkb:Chris_Bonington
gptkb:Rick_Allen
Doug Scott
other climbers
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_North_Face_of_the_Matterhorn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6