K2's South-Southwest Ridge Direct

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:K2
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Elisabeth_Revol
gptkb:launch_complex
gptkb:battle
gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkb:Tomasz_Mackiewicz
July
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
typically 2-6 climbers
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:difficulty ED+ (Extreme Difficulty Plus)
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact glacial melting
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:2001
gptkb:2021
July 2001
Team led by Simone Moro
gptkbp:grades VAI 5.10
gptkbp:highest_point low
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2's South-Southwest Ridge Direct
gptkbp:is_a_route_for via the Abruzzi Spur
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:safety_features mandatory
gptkbp:scenic_views 2-3 weeks
gptkbp:season summer climbing season
gptkbp:supports often required
gptkbp:training gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
5,200 meters
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh and unpredictable