K2 Expedition 1959

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:base June 1959
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Hermann_Buhl
gptkb:Walter_Bonatti
gptkb:Lino_Lacedelli
summer
altitude sickness
expedition style
rockfall
technical difficulties
weather delays
alpine style
2 climbers
K2's southeast face
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:K2:_The_Ultimate_High
gptkbp:duration 2 months
gptkbp:equipment oxygen systems
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:The_Summit
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:K2
gptkbp:first_published K2: The Savage Mountain
gptkbp:highest_point July 31, 1954
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1959
gptkbp:is_a_route_for gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkbp:legacy inspired future expeditions
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:members 8 climbers
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkb:television_channel
gptkb:Research_Institute
team dynamics
rescue operations
cultural impact
K2 climbing history
team training
expedition planning
post-expedition analysis
first ascent of K2
climbing records
base camp setup
summit push
climbing community growth
climbing community response
climbing gear advancements
climber achievements
climber fatalities
climbing ethics discussion
climbing philosophy evolution
climbing safety improvements
mountaineering literature contributions
summit celebration
gptkbp:outcome successful ascent
gptkbp:scenic_views Ardito Desio
gptkbp:significance first successful ascent of K2
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Italian_Alpine_Club
gptkbp:training gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1959