Mount Kenya expedition 1899

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf expedition
gptkbp:aimsTo exploration and research
gptkbp:associated_with British_explorers
gptkbp:challenges altitude sickness
gptkbp:climate varied and challenging
tropical_highland_climate
gptkbp:climbRate alpine style
rocky and icy terrain
increased_interest_in_African_peaks
gptkbp:community_impact economic opportunities through tourism
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced_perceptions_of_Africa
gptkbp:cultural_significance importance to local communities
gptkbp:culturalEvents interactions with indigenous peoples
gptkbp:date 1899
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:elevation 5,199 meters
gptkbp:equipment climbing gear
gptkbp:firstRace gptkb:Batian_Peak
gptkbp:funding private sponsorship
gptkbp:geographicalFeature East_African_mountains
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures volcanic origin
gptkbp:goal summit_Mount_Kenya
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering_exploration_in_Africa
gptkbp:historicalContext Victorian era exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mount Kenya expedition 1899
gptkbp:impact contributed to biological studies.
contributed to mountaineering history
promoted conservation awareness
gptkbp:is_a_source_of expedition journals
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future climbers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mount_Kenya
gptkbp:members scientists and adventurers
gptkbp:missions gptkb:British_Alpine_Club
gptkbp:notable_event mapping of the region
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Halford_Mackinder
gptkbp:number_of_teams small group of climbers
gptkbp:outcome successful summit attempt
gptkbp:photography captured images of the landscape
gptkbp:reportsTo published findings
gptkbp:research flora_and_fauna_observations
gptkbp:resources hired from nearby communities
gptkbp:route Nairobi_to_Mount_Kenya
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Halford_Mackinder
harsh weather conditions
inspired future generations of climbers
established_Mount_Kenya_as_a_climbing_destination
via_the_Nanyuki_route
gptkbp:secondary_mission subsequent climbs in the region
gptkbp:significance first recorded ascent of Mount Kenya
gptkbp:tourism approximately 3 weeks