Mount Rymill

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:accessibility remote
difficult
gptkbp:area gptkb:Antarctic_Peninsula
gptkbp:climate polar
polar climate
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:AD_(Alpine_Difficult)
November to February
gptkbp:coordinates 78°30′ S 85°30′ W
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:British_Antarctic_Expedition
gptkbp:elevation 2,500 meters
3,610 meters
gptkbp:environment glacial
gptkbp:fauna seals and penguins nearby
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:British_Antarctic_Expedition
gptkb:1958
gptkb:1983
gptkb:John_Rymill
several days
harsh weather conditions
inspired future expeditions
Southwest Face
extensive planning required
influenced climbing techniques
January 1958
successful summit
specialized climbing gear
icefall navigation
multiple climbers involved
part of Antarctic exploration history
climbers continue to attempt ascents.
documented in expedition reports
increased interest in Antarctic climbing
notable climb
part of a larger expedition
photographs taken during ascent
recognized by climbing community
gptkbp:first_ascent_recognition_body gptkb:British_Mountaineering_Council
gptkbp:first_ascent_weather_conditions extreme cold
gptkbp:flora limited vegetation
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:granite
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mount Rymill
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:location gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:map gptkb:USGS
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:John_Rymill
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Union_Glacier_Camp
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sentinel_Range
gptkbp:prominence 300 meters
gptkbp:surrounding_features gptkb:Mount_Tyree
gptkbp:terrain rugged