K2 Expedition 1975

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Tilman
gptkbp:challenges avalanches
harsh weather
high altitude sickness
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
technical difficulties
celebration of success
alpine style
influenced future generations of climbers
various advanced techniques
part of K2's climbing history
obtained from Pakistan
discussed post-expedition
from the Government of Pakistan
modern alpine equipment
paved the way for winter climbs
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:battle
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:first_ascent March 7, 1975
Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler
gptkbp:highest_point low
March 7, 1975
gptkbp:historical_impact gptkb:battle
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a milestone in climbing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Expedition 1975
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:battle
gptkbp:leadership Mingma Norbu
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future expeditions
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found conducted during the expedition
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mood critical for success
gptkbp:national_team international
gptkbp:notable_event first successful ascent of K2 in winter
gptkbp:outcome successful summit
gptkbp:safety_features implemented during the climb
gptkbp:scenic_views two months
involved extensive logistics
summit K2 in winter
conducted by climbers
successful winter ascent
gptkbp:significance first winter ascent of an 8000-meter peak
gptkbp:sponsor various sponsors
gptkbp:team gptkb:Kurt_Diemberger
gptkb:Peter_Habeler
gptkb:Reinhold_Messner
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
diverse backgrounds
critical for success
gptkbp:training gptkb:Baltoro_Glacier
extensive preparation
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme cold
extremely challenging
gptkbp:year gptkb:1975