K2 Expedition 1955

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkb:Hermann_Buhl
gptkb:Charles_Houston
expedition style
technical difficulties
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
gptkbp:equipment climbing gear
oxygen systems
high-altitude tents
gptkbp:first_ascent not achieved
gptkbp:goal summit K2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1955
gptkbp:is_explored_in 1956 K2 Expedition
gptkbp:legacy influenced future expeditions
increased interest in K2
inspired climbers worldwide
contributed to climbing techniques
highlighted dangers of high-altitude climbing
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:members 12 climbers
gptkbp:national_team gptkb:British
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:outcome first ascent attempt
gptkbp:safety_features avalanches
rockfall
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Charles_Houston
1954 K2 Expedition
gptkbp:significant_event failed summit attempt
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:American_Alpine_Club
gptkbp:team gptkb:Walter_Bonatti
gptkb:Murray_Smith
gptkb:David_Brower
gptkb:Jim_Whittaker
gptkb:John_Roskelley
gptkb:Art_Gilkey
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
gptkb:Tom_Hornbein
Robert Bates
Bob Craig
William House
gptkbp:training gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1955