K2's West Face Direct

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:K2
gptkbp:accessibility remote and challenging
gptkbp:climb_rate decision making
team dynamics
local regulations
mixed climbing
risk assessment
environmental awareness
logistical support
mental conditioning
physical conditioning
safety protocols
summer months
logistical planning
navigation skills
weather changes
emergency preparedness
cultural sensitivity
mental toughness
rescue operations
team cohesion
equipment maintenance
physical endurance
communication issues
team leadership
supply management
free climbing
technical sections
alpine style
aid climbing
popular among elite climbers
acclimatization process
descent planning
1991 ascent by Prezelj and team
2004 ascent by a Polish team
2011 ascent by a Russian team
2018 ascent by an international team
summit push strategy
gptkbp:difficulty ED+ (Extreme Difficulty Plus)
gptkbp:drivetrain high-altitude gear
technical climbing gear
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:Marko_Prezelj
gptkb:1991
gptkb:Dmitry_Golovchenko
Vladimir Shataev
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:K2_summit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2's West Face Direct
gptkbp:is_a_route_for via the Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:notable_features seracs
ice fields
steep rock faces
gptkbp:safety_features crevasse navigation
high altitude sickness
gptkbp:scenic_views typically 2-3 weeks
gptkbp:threats avalanche risk
rockfall risk
gptkbp:training gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh and unpredictable