2008 K2 summit attempts

GPTKB entity

Statements (72)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkb:significant
gptkb:Elisabeth_Revol
gptkb:Tomasz_Mackiewicz
summer
June to August
advanced
required
tragic
high altitude
acclimatization
altitude sickness
enduring
debated
technical difficulty
exposure to elements
essential
crevasse navigation
affected
weather unpredictability
specialized
physical endurance required
rockfall risks
team dynamics important
logistical planning essential
hypothermia risks
safety protocols important
communication critical
community support helpful
decision making pivotal
emergency preparedness required
experience valuable
icefall dangers
knowledge sharing encouraged
memorialized
mental resilience needed
mental training beneficial
physical training necessary
rescue planning essential
risk assessment necessary
safety culture promoted
supply management crucial
team coordination critical
weather forecasting vital
gptkbp:date August 2008
gptkbp:death 11 climbers
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
gptkbp:expedition several weeks
published
gptkbp:expedition_leaders varied
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1954
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2008 K2 summit attempts
gptkbp:involved local guides
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Karakoram
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found conducted
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mountaineering_risks highlighted
gptkbp:notable_event K2 disaster
gptkbp:number_of_climbers approximately 40
gptkbp:participating_teams multiple international teams
gptkbp:result multiple fatalities
gptkbp:safety high risk
gptkbp:summit low
gptkbp:survival_stories shared
gptkbp:survivors few climbers
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:K2_Base_Camp
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme
gptkbp:year gptkb:2008
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2008_K2_disaster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6