K2 West Face Route

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirdar_Mingma_David_Sherpa
gptkbp:challenges high
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Reinhold_Messner
gptkb:launch_complex
gptkb:stock_market_index
low
international
ongoing
June to August
alpine
held annually
mixed climbing
supportive
altitude sickness
critical
difficult
summit K2
2 to 3 weeks
essential
important for safety
can change rapidly
extensive training required
organized annually
leave no trace
technical sections
not uncommon
physical and mental endurance required
part of mountaineering lore
many failed attempts
has a rich history of attempts
many associated with it
gptkbp:difficulty extreme
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:famous_for its difficulty
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1981
gptkb:2018
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 West Face Route
gptkbp:investment gptkb:faction
crevasses
rockfall
gptkbp:license gptkb:battle
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found high altitude
gptkbp:media often covered
gptkbp:members typically 2 to 5 climbers
gptkbp:module via the same route or via the Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:notable_features seracs and ice cliffs
gptkbp:philosophy via the Abruzzi Spur
gptkbp:provides_access_to via Skardu
gptkbp:safety_features mandatory
gptkbp:season summer
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:standard
gptkbp:training gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
5,200 meters
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh and unpredictable