K2's Northeast Ridge Direct
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:trail
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:K2
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gptkbp:accessibility |
remote and challenging
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gptkbp:climb_rate |
June to August
requires advanced skills requires careful planning requires physical fitness requires teamwork alpine style less frequented than other routes popular among experienced climbers challenging ascent involves technical skills has a high failure rate has seen few successful ascents involves high altitude acclimatization is a goal for elite climbers is a significant challenge in mountaineering is a subject of climbing expeditions is featured in climbing documentaries is known for its beauty and danger is often discussed in climbing literature is part of K2's climbing lore notable for its steepness often attempted in good weather conditions often involves multiple camps |
gptkbp:difficulty |
ED+ (Extreme Difficulty Plus)
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gptkbp:elevation |
8,611 meters
approximately 1,200 meters |
gptkbp:first_ascent |
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Dmitry_Golovchenko gptkb:Sergey_Biryukov Vladimir Shataev |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
K2's Northeast Ridge Direct
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gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:K2
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gptkbp:module |
via the Abruzzi Spur
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gptkbp:notable_features |
high altitude
technical rock climbing ice and mixed climbing |
gptkbp:part_of |
K2 mountain
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gptkbp:philosophy |
2-3 days
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gptkbp:risk_factor |
avalanches
crevasses rockfall |
gptkbp:season |
summer
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gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
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gptkbp:weather_conditions |
harsh and unpredictable
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