Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bill_Tilman
|
| gptkbp:climb_rate |
gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
summer mixed climbing technical difficulties alpine style extreme altitude conditions emphasized safety varied among team members celebrated as a milestone |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Pakistan
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
increased interest in high-altitude climbing
|
| gptkbp:date |
July 1957
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several weeks
|
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
none reported
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
standard mountaineering gear
|
| gptkbp:first_ascent |
July 31, 1954
set new standards multiple attempts made |
| gptkbp:highest_point |
gptkb:battle
Dr. Charles Houston and others |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneering high-altitude climbing
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
K2 Expedition 1957
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
future expeditions to K2
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Karakoram
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Dr. Charles Houston
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:K2
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
challenging
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:members |
12 members
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first successful ascent of K2
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first winter ascent attempt
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
successful summit
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:K2_Expedition_1954
|
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
private donations
|
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
mountaineering
summit K2 extensive training logistical issues detailed in journals discussed in mountaineering literature awarded accolades inspired future climbs successful ascent achieved. |
| gptkbp:significance |
second highest mountain in the world
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:American_Alpine_Club
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
high
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Jim_Whittaker
gptkb:Art_Gilkey gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay gptkb:Tom_Hornbein gptkb:Willi_Unsoeld international team strong bonds formed |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
rigorous preparation |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
harsh
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1957
|