K2 Expedition 1968

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Willy_Merkl
gptkb:Tom_Patey
gptkb:Lino_Lacedelli
gptkb:Jim_Whitaker
gptkb:Achille_Compagnoni
summer
winter
altitude sickness
technical difficulties
crampons
ice axes
alpine style
icefall hazards
weather unpredictability
oxygen tanks
climbing ropes
K2's north face
K2's southeast ridge
K2's southwest pillar
K2's west face
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:K2:_The_Ultimate_High
gptkbp:duration two months
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:musical
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:K2
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Willy_Merkl
gptkb:Tom_Patey
gptkb:Lino_Lacedelli
gptkb:Jim_Whitaker
gptkb:Achille_Compagnoni
March 1968
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1968
gptkbp:is_a_route_for gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:K2
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future expeditions
gptkbp:members 12 climbers
gptkbp:outcome successful summit
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Lino_Lacedelli
gptkb:Achille_Compagnoni
international
commercial
historic achievement
increased interest in K2
increased safety measures
influenced climbing techniques
gptkbp:significance first ascent of K2 in winter
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:American_Alpine_Club
gptkbp:training gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1968