Annapurna South Face Expedition 1970

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mountain
gptkbp:challenges avalanches
rockfall
extreme altitude
gptkbp:climate harsh
gptkbp:climbRate gptkb:Don_Whillans
gptkb:Chris_Bonington
gptkb:Derek_Jewell
mixed climbing
autumn
carabiners
mental resilience
tents
physical endurance
technical difficulties
significant event
emphasis on safety
ice axes
alpine style
stoves
fixed ropes
celebrated achievement
required_from_Nepal
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:elevation 8,091 meters
gptkbp:filmography The Last Great Climb
gptkbp:firstRace Annapurna South Face
gptkbp:historicalContext part of the golden age of climbing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Annapurna South Face Expedition 1970
gptkbp:impact inspired future expeditions
gptkbp:influenced future climbing techniques
gptkbp:inspiration future generations of climbers
gptkbp:launchDate October 1970
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future climbs
gptkbp:location Annapurna
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:navigationEquipment extensive preparation
gptkbp:notable_event first ascent of a major Himalayan face
gptkbp:notableFeature British
gptkbp:number_of_teams 8 climbers
gptkbp:reportsTo published in climbing journals
gptkbp:result successful ascent
gptkbp:route South Face
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Chris_Bonington
successful summit
discussed in mountaineering literature
team members returned safely
gptkbp:significance first ascent of the South Face
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_Mountaineering_Council
gptkbp:team collaborative effort
gptkbp:training Annapurna Sanctuary
gptkbp:year 1970