K2's South-Southwest Ridge Direct

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Elisabeth_Revol
gptkb:complex
gptkb:Tomasz_Mackiewicz
July
yes
available
international
ongoing
June to August
advanced
extensive
mixed climbing
strong
extreme weather
high winds
reported annually
extensive training required
organized annually
leave no trace
technical sections
alpine style
requires experience
challenging and dangerous
approximately 10-14 days
specialized gear needed
icefall navigation
gptkbp:climbing_community_interest high
gptkbp:climbing_group_size typically 2-6 climbers
gptkbp:difficulty_levels ED+ (Extreme Difficulty Plus)
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns glacial melting
gptkbp:expedition 2-3 weeks
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:2001
gptkb:2021
July 2001
Team led by Simone Moro
gptkbp:grades V AI 5.10
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2's South-Southwest Ridge Direct
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Karakoram
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found difficult
gptkbp:module via the Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:notable_features technical climbing sections
gptkbp:philosophy from Skardu
gptkbp:risk_factor avalanches
rockfall
high altitude sickness
gptkbp:route via the Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:safety mandatory
gptkbp:season summer climbing season
gptkbp:sherpa_support often required
gptkbp:summit low
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
5,200 meters
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh and unpredictable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:K2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5