The First Ascent of Makalu

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:championship eight-thousander
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Alfred_Gregory
gptkb:teamwork
gptkb:Lionel_Terray
gptkb:Jean_Couzy
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay
spring and autumn
safety
high altitude
several weeks
respect for nature
avalanche risk
technical difficulties
rockfall risk
weather hazards
alpine style
various established routes
celebrated achievement
limited equipment
icefall navigation
influenced future climbers
part of Himalayan exploration
required for expeditions
gptkbp:cultural_significance local Sherpa culture
gptkbp:date May 15, 1955
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:Lionel_Terray
French expedition
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1955
set new records
four climbers
many climbers followed
gptkbp:group_size gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkbp:historical_context post-war climbing era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The First Ascent of Makalu
gptkbp:impact increased interest in Himalayan climbing
gptkbp:involved assisted the climbers
gptkbp:legacy inspired future expeditions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Makalu
gptkbp:mountain_features gptkb:rock_formations
glaciers
snowfields
steep faces
sharp ridges
gptkbp:notable_feature pyramid shape
gptkbp:related_event first ascent of Everest
first ascent of K2
gptkbp:route gptkb:South-East_Ridge
gptkbp:significance fifth highest mountain in the world
gptkbp:summit first reached on May 15, 1955
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Makalu_Base_Camp
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wilfrid_Noyce
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7