Annapurna Expedition 1950

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:hot_spring
South Face
technical difficulties
alpine style
increased interest in high-altitude climbing
use of fixed ropes
part of the Golden Age of Climbing
emphasis on teamwork and resilience
debate on use of supplemental oxygen
early mountaineering equipment
low due to conditions
recognized as a landmark achievement
required from Nepalese government
gptkbp:complications frostbite
gptkbp:country gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future expeditions
gptkbp:cultural_representation celebrated in literature and film
gptkbp:elevation 8,091 meters
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:Annapurna_I
June 3, 1950
gptkbp:healthcare long-term effects of altitude
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War II exploration
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a new era in mountaineering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Annapurna Expedition 1950
gptkbp:influence set standards for safety and preparation
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Maurice_Herzog
gptkbp:legacy pioneering high-altitude climbing techniques
gptkbp:lost_and_found limited due to remoteness
gptkbp:members 14 members
gptkbp:mood critical for success
gptkbp:national_team gptkb:French
gptkbp:notable_achievement established climbing records
gptkbp:notable_event first use of oxygen
gptkbp:outcome successful ascent
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:Annapurna:_First_Conquest_of_an_8000-Meter_Peak
gptkbp:receives_funding_from French government support
gptkbp:safety_features avalanches
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:North_Face
extreme weather conditions
approximately 3 months
logistical issues
extensive preparation required
scientific and exploratory
inspired generations of climbers
detailed accounts of ascent
photographs and journals preserved
study of high-altitude physiology
gptkbp:significance first 8000-meter peak climbed
gptkbp:team gptkb:Louis_Lachenal
collaborative efforts
gptkbp:threats high altitude sickness
gptkbp:training gptkb:Annapurna_Base_Camp
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year 1950
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5