K2 Expedition 1966

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Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Nawang_Sherpa
gptkb:Tom_Patey
gptkb:Jim_Whitaker
gptkb:Willi_Unsoeld
required
ropes
crampons
ice axes
alpine style
oxygen systems
gptkbp:climbing_route_attempted gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkbp:communication critical for safety
used radios
used signals
used written notes
gptkbp:date August 1966
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:K2:_The_Ultimate_High
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:Jim_Whitaker
team dynamics
fundraising efforts
route planning
two months
mental fatigue
logistical issues
months of training
physical exhaustion
gear testing
1954 K2 Expedition
gptkbp:first_ascent no
gptkbp:funding private sponsorship
gptkbp:group_size gptkb:12
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced future expeditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1966
gptkbp:involved yes
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:K2
gptkbp:legacy increased interest in K2
inspired future climbers
contributed to climbing literature
highlighted risks of high-altitude climbing
led to improved climbing techniques
gptkbp:location gptkb:Karakoram_Range
gptkbp:national_team gptkb:British
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:American
Nepalese
gptkbp:next_expeditions 1970 K2 Expedition
gptkbp:notable_achievements high altitude experience
gptkbp:outcome failed summit attempt
gptkbp:related_event 1966 K2 tragedy
gptkbp:safety avalanches
rockfall
gptkbp:significant_event climbers reached 8,000 meters
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1966
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7