Thuraya Technology Used to Document Mountain Climb
By Steve Schuster | July 15, 2013
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Thuraya SatSleeve serves as an adaptor for the iPhone, providing access to mobile communication services delivered via satellite.
Image credit: Thuraya
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[Satellite TODAY 07-15-13] Satellite technology has allowed British adventurer Adrian Hayes and his team to document their travel to K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, on the border of Pakistan and China. Record-breaking explorer and adventurer, Hayes plans to reach the summit of the mountain by August 2013, over a period of 60 days.
Hayes has been documenting his journey through his social media channels and on his website, where he recently posted an audio update using the Thuraya IP+ and the SatSleeve, sponsored by Thuraya and its service partner, Xtra-Link. This marks the first time that the Thuraya IP+ and the Thuraya SatSleeve have been used on such an expedition.
Reaching the summit of K2 will make Hayes one of only three people in history who have summited the world’s two highest mountains and reached both poles, and he will be the first Briton to have achieved this.
“Satellite communications is crucial for adventurers as it helps them stay in touch with their loved ones and team members during these tough expeditions,” said Hans Kujit, chairman and CEO of Xtra-Link.