K2 Northeast Ridge Route

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirdar_Mingma_David_Sherpa
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Reinhold_Messner
July
June to August
required
highly regarded
often featured in documentaries
available but limited
leave no trace
alpine style
not uncommon
weather and altitude
challenging and dangerous
popular among elite climbers
part of mountaineering heritage
many historic climbs
strong network of climbers
technical sections and altitude
gptkbp:difficulty extreme
gptkbp:drivetrain advanced mountaineering gear
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact impact on local ecosystem
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1986
gptkb:2011
Dawes, Kauffman, and others
gptkbp:grades ED (Extremely Difficult)
gptkbp:highest_point low
gptkbp:historical_significance important in climbing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Northeast Ridge Route
gptkbp:investment high altitude sickness
gptkbp:is_a_route_for varies seasonally
technical and challenging
multiple variations exist
gptkbp:is_prominent_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found difficult due to terrain
gptkbp:members typically 2-5 climbers
gptkbp:notable_features icefall and seracs
gptkbp:provides_access_to via the Baltoro Glacier
gptkbp:safety_features avalanches and rockfall
gptkbp:scenic_views 2-3 weeks
extensive training required
complex and costly
gptkbp:season summer
gptkbp:training gptkb:Base_Camp_on_Baltoro_Glacier
5,200 meters
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh and unpredictable