gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:expedition
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gptkbp:climbing_ability
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gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
summer
mixed climbing
technical difficulties
alpine style
extreme altitude conditions
emphasized safety
varied among team members
celebrated as a milestone
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Pakistan
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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increased interest in high-altitude climbing
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gptkbp:date
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July 1957
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gptkbp:death
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none reported
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gptkbp:duration
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several weeks
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gptkbp:equipment
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standard mountaineering gear
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gptkbp:expedition
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mountaineering
summit K2
extensive training
logistical issues
detailed in journals
discussed in mountaineering literature
inspired future climbs
successful ascent achieved.
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gptkbp:first_ascent
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July 31, 1954
set new standards
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gptkbp:funding
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private donations
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gptkbp:group_size
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12 members
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneering high-altitude climbing
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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K2 Expedition 1957
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gptkbp:influenced
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future expeditions to K2
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gptkbp:landscape
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gptkb:Karakoram
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gptkbp:leadership
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Dr. Charles Houston
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:K2
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gptkbp:logistics
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challenging
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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first successful ascent of K2
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gptkbp:notable_event
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first winter ascent attempt
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gptkbp:outcome
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successful summit
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gptkbp:post_expedition_recognition
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awarded accolades
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:K2_Expedition_1954
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gptkbp:significance
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second highest mountain in the world
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gptkbp:sponsorship
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gptkb:American_Alpine_Club
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gptkbp:success_rate
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high
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gptkbp:summit
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yes
Dr. Charles Houston and others
multiple attempts made
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:Jim_Whittaker
gptkb:Art_Gilkey
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
gptkb:Tom_Hornbein
gptkb:Willi_Unsoeld
international team
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gptkbp:team_camaraderie
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strong bonds formed
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gptkbp:training
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rigorous preparation
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gptkbp:training_programs
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gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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harsh
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1957
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bill_Tilman
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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