K2 West Face Route

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:climbers
gptkbp:access via Skardu
gptkbp:challenges high
gptkbp:climb_rate low
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Reinhold_Messner
gptkb:complex
available
international
ongoing
June to August
alpine
held annually
mixed climbing
supportive
altitude sickness
critical
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:climbing_media often covered
gptkbp:climbing_rescue difficult
gptkbp:climbing_sponsorship gptkb:common
gptkbp:difficulty extreme
gptkbp:elevation 8,611 meters
approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:famous_for its difficulty
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1981
gptkb:2018
gptkbp:group_size typically 2 to 5 climbers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 West Face Route
gptkbp:investment gptkb:Avalanche
crevasses
rockfall
gptkbp:license yes
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found high altitude
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:safety mandatory
gptkbp:season summer
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Base_Camp_on_the_Baltoro_Glacier
5,200 meters
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh and unpredictable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirdar_Mingma_David_Sherpa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6