1990 Everest expedition

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Team_Nims
gptkbp:challenges avalanches
extreme weather
crevasses
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:hot_spring
high
positive
high-altitude climbing techniques
modern climbing equipment
fixed ropes used
growing interest in high-altitude climbing
gptkbp:country gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Tibet
gptkbp:crew necessary for high altitude
gptkbp:documentary filmed for television
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:first_ascent May 1990 by a UK team
gptkbp:goal summit Mount Everest
gptkbp:historical_context part of the modern era of climbing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1990 Everest expedition
gptkbp:impact increased commercialization of Everest
gptkbp:is_a_route_for gptkb:South_Col_route
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:Adventure_Consultants
team members gave talks
team members wrote books
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Mount_Everest
gptkbp:launch_date May 1990
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Chris_Bonington
gptkbp:legacy inspired future expeditions
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:members gptkb:12
gptkbp:notable_event first successful ascent by a woman from the UK
first successful ascent by a team from the People's Republic of China
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Rebecca_Stephens
Tenzing Norgay's son
gptkbp:receives_funding_from private donations
gptkbp:result successful summits
gptkbp:safety_features used oxygen tanks
gptkbp:scenic_views logistical challenges
communication difficulties
supply issues
commercial expedition
increased safety awareness in climbing
influenced climbing regulations
led to more organized expeditions
gptkbp:significance increased interest in Everest climbing
gptkbp:sponsor various sponsors
gptkbp:team_colors international team
gptkbp:training South Base Camp
extensive physical training
gptkbp:user_experience mixed experience levels
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1990