K2 Expedition 1960

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:challenges avalanche risk
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
mixed climbing
winter
very difficult
ice axes
alpine style
high altitude sickness
Giovanni Franchini
gptkbp:country gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:date January 1960
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:elevation 8611 meters
gptkbp:equipment oxygen systems
gptkbp:first_ascent March 1960
first winter ascent of K2
gptkbp:highest_point March 7, 1960
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1960
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:none
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Achille_Compagnoni
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:members 8 climbers
gptkbp:notable_achievement first successful ascent of K2 in winter
gptkbp:notable_event first winter ascent of an 8000m peak
gptkbp:scenic_views historic achievement
extensive training
international acclaim
successful summit
commercial expedition
inspired future winter climbs
gptkbp:significance pioneering winter ascent
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:team gptkb:Walter_Bonatti
gptkb:Lino_Lacedelli
gptkb:Tullio_Campagnolo
Giovanni Gallo
Giorgio Bianchi
Alberto Dall' Ora
Carlo Mauri
Franco Nones
Giovanni Franchini
gptkbp:training gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme cold
gptkbp:year gptkb:1960