K2 Expedition 1963

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Nawang_Sherpa
gptkb:Kurt_Diemberger
gptkb:Jim_Whittaker
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
gptkb:Tom_Hornbein
gptkb:Willi_Unsoeld
altitude sickness
increased interest in K2
rockfall
technical difficulties
weather hazards
alpine style
icefall dangers
obtained from Pakistan
modern alpine equipment
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future climbers
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:K2:_The_Ultimate_High
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:musical
gptkbp:first_ascent March 1963
gptkbp:highest_point 5 climbers reached the summit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1963
gptkbp:is_a_route_for gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkbp:is_involved_in multiple
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Jim_Whittaker
gptkbp:legacy K2 climbing history
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_achievement first successful ascent of K2
gptkbp:receives_funding_from private donations
gptkbp:safety_features high-altitude oxygen
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:K2_Expedition_1954
fatigue
team dynamics
team morale
weather forecasting
injuries
extensive training
rescue operations
supply shortages
approximately 2 months
logistical issues
equipment failures
mental stress
communication difficulties
climbing techniques
navigation issues
published in climbing journals
gptkbp:significance pioneering high-altitude climbing techniques
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:American_Alpine_Club
gptkbp:team gptkb:Nawang_Sherpa
gptkb:Kurt_Diemberger
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
gptkb:Tom_Hornbein
gptkb:Willi_Unsoeld
Lute Jerstad
gptkbp:training gptkb:Mount_Rainier
gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme
gptkbp:year gptkb:1963