K2 Expedition 1973

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:challenges avalanches
limited supplies
extreme altitude
severe cold
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
tents
crampons
ice axes
alpine style
climbing ropes
oxygen systems
gptkbp:developer physical conditioning
extensive training
technical skills training
acclimatization climbs
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:K2:_The_Ultimate_High
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:first_ascent March 12, 1973
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Wanda_Rutkiewicz
gptkb:Andrzej_Zawada
gptkb:Jerzy_Kukuczka
gptkb:Krzysztof_Wielicki
gptkb:Tadeusz_Piotrowski
Marek Sznarski
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1973
gptkbp:impact inspired future expeditions
gptkbp:influenced future Polish expeditions
gptkbp:leadership Marek Sznarski
gptkbp:legacy pioneering winter climbing
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:national_team gptkb:Polish
gptkbp:notable_achievement first winter ascent of an 8000m peak
gptkbp:notable_event first successful ascent of K2 in winter
gptkbp:outcome successful summit
gptkbp:related_event K2 Expedition 1986
gptkbp:scenic_views international acclaim
awards received
influence on mountaineering community
increased interest in winter climbing
gptkbp:significance first winter ascent of K2
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Polish_Mountaineering_Association
gptkbp:team gptkb:Wanda_Rutkiewicz
gptkb:Andrzej_Zawada
gptkb:Jerzy_Kukuczka
gptkb:Krzysztof_Wielicki
gptkb:Tadeusz_Piotrowski
gptkbp:training gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
gptkbp:weather_conditions extremely harsh
gptkbp:year gptkb:1973