K2 Expedition 1958

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:challenges avalanches
extreme altitude
technical climbing difficulties
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkb:Walter_Bonatti
gptkb:Lino_Lacedelli
summer
increased interest in K2
expedition style
oxygen systems
part of climbing culture
debates on ethics
part of climbing history
required permits
used modern techniques
influenced climbing community
obtained climbing permits
required high experience
worked with local guides
gptkbp:country gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:developer intensive training required
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:elevation over 8,000 meters
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1954
multiple attempts
gptkbp:goal summit K2
gptkbp:highest_point not achieved
gptkbp:historical_context during the golden age of climbing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1958
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:K2_Expedition_1970
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Karakoram
gptkbp:legacy influenced future expeditions
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found planned rescue operations
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:members multiple climbers
gptkbp:national_team gptkb:Italian
gptkbp:outcome unsuccessful
gptkbp:safety_features improved gear
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:K2_Expedition_1954
logistical challenges
published report
extensive planning required
funded by sponsors
commercial expedition
Ardito Desio
notable for challenges faced
gptkbp:significance high-altitude climbing history
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:team team cooperation
gptkbp:training gptkb:K2_Base_Camp
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1958