K2 East Ridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirdar_Mingma_David_Sherpa
gptkbp:climb_rate June to August
alpine
harsh weather conditions
rockfall hazards
navigation difficulties
limited rescue options
physical endurance required
logistical planning required
crevasse fields
mental preparation crucial
high risk of avalanches
less frequented than other routes
mental resilience required
team coordination essential
climbing permits required
first aid knowledge beneficial
acclimatization process important
climbing gear maintenance essential
communication equipment recommended
emergency plans required
environmental considerations important
expedition permits required
experience in high-altitude climbing necessary
extreme altitude sickness risk
food and water supply planning required
high technical skills required
physical fitness crucial
physical recovery strategies important
post-expedition analysis beneficial
risk assessment essential
safety equipment essential
safety protocols necessary
shelter options important
sherpa support often utilized
steep ice walls
team dynamics critical
technical ice and rock sections
weather forecasting skills beneficial
weather gear necessary
gptkbp:country gptkb:Pakistan
gptkbp:difficulty extreme
gptkbp:elevation 8611 meters
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:Hans_Kammerlander
gptkb:1981
gptkb:Robert_G._W._Schauer
gptkb:Marek_Książek
gptkb:Tadeusz_Piotrowski
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 East Ridge
gptkbp:is_a_route_for mixed climbing
gptkbp:location gptkb:Karakoram
gptkbp:module via the Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:notable_feature high altitude
technical climbing sections
serious weather conditions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:K2
gptkbp:philosophy long and challenging
gptkbp:season summer
gptkbp:training gptkb:K2_Base_Camp