K2 Central Ridge Route

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:access via Baltoro Glacier
gptkbp:climb_rate low
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Scott_Fischer
gptkb:Chris_Bonington
gptkb:Reinhold_Messner
gptkb:true
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
held regularly
international
ongoing
June to August
advanced
extensive
strong
high altitude
mental toughness
physical endurance
reported
essential
important for safety
organized annually
issued by government
leave no trace
technical sections
alpine style
weather unpredictability
significant in mountaineering history
rich and challenging
gptkbp:climbing_insurance recommended
gptkbp:difficulty extreme
gptkbp:elevation approximately 800 meters
gptkbp:expedition 2-3 weeks
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1986
gptkb:1991
gptkb:2004
gptkb:2021
gptkbp:grades ED (Extremely Difficult)
gptkbp:group_size typically 2-5 climbers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Central Ridge Route
gptkbp:length approximately 2,500 meters
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:module via Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:philosophy via Gondogoro La
gptkbp:rescue_options limited
gptkbp:route varies seasonally
technical climbing
gptkbp:safety mandatory
gptkbp:season summer
gptkbp:summit gptkb:K2
gptkbp:threats avalanches
rockfall
extreme altitude sickness
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:K2_Base_Camp
5,200 meters
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirdar_Mingma_David_Sherpa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6