Dynatech-elevation

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 Dear customer,

We have been sponsoring the expeditions of a group of mountaineers for several years, who have placed the flag with the name of our company in some of the most inhospitable places on earth.

Not all the expeditions reached their initial goal. For example, this was the case of Shipilov, last year, in the Tien Shan mountain range, or of Gasherbrum II, the previous year, in the Karakorum mountain range. However, it was reached in other expeditions, such as in the McKinley, in Alaska, the “world’s coldest mountain”, and in Alpamayo in the “Cordillera Blanca” in the Andes, also called “the world’s most beautiful mountain”.  With a lot of effort from everybody, both mountaineers and company, we have managed to enjoy the adventures of a group capable to accomplish great feats.

This time, we would like to introduce you to, probably, the last of our challenges, but, on the other hand, the greatest and most demanding of all the challenges made up to date:

DYNATECH’s Expedition – EVEREST 2013

Treading on the highest summit in the world may be a splendid culmination for our sponsoring curriculum. If successful, we would have managed to climb up to the summit of three of the most loved and desired mountains by the mountaineering world: The coldest, the most beautiful and, finally the highest.

This time, the team is made up by Raúl Martínez, completely sponsored by Dynatech and Carlos Pauner, partially sponsored by us. Carlos wants to achieve the last of his 14 eight thousanders on the planet (he has already achieved 13) and thus complete his so-longed-for personal challenge.

The economic cost of this expedition equals the height of the mountain itself.  Dynatech has taken charge of most of this cost but an extensive range of friendly companies have joined us in this effort.  Each of them, according to their capabilities, has decided to support us to acknowledge the level of challenge we are facing. Please find below their names, in alphabetic order, as sincere gratitude to their invaluable support, on behalf of Dynatech and of the members of the expedition:

-       ARKHE SERVICIOS LOGÍSTICOS,

-       BASELGA LIZAGA,

-       BOBINADOS RODRIGO,

-       CO&AC. COMPAÑÍA &BER DE ACEROS ESPECIALES,

-       DEAMATIC,

-       FABRICACIONES GASTEIZ,

-       FUNOSA. FUNDICIONES DE ÓDENA,

-       GMC. GESTORÍA MARTÍNEZ COMÍN,

-       GTS &  C, S.L. GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES SUPPLIES,

-       INGENIERÍA MAGNÉTICA APLICADA,

-       MECÁNICAS SANTA ISABEL,

-       MECINTAR,

-       METALAPOTHEKA,

-       RECUBRIMIENTOS CARRERAS,

-       RODAMIENTOS SOLDEVILLA,

-       SANMETAL,

-       SEGI,

-       TRATAMIENTOS TÉRMICOS METASA

At the end of this month of March, Raúl and Carlos will set off to the Himalayas in order to start the common acclimation process. The final climb is planned to start at the beginning of May. As usual, any novelty or news on this expedition will be on our website and blog.

One last piece of information: Should any of you wish to experience this adventure live, as well as enjoying trekking on the Himalaya, Carlos Pauner organises an exciting journey for all of those wishing to live an unforgettable experience. All the trekking details and contacts are available both in English and Spanish at the following address:   http://www.everest2013.es/

We will continue reporting the following news.

The members of the 2012 Dynatech Expedition to Shipilov Peak will arrive in Madrid tonight.

During several days, they have been battling to tackle the top of Shipilov but this mountain has proven to be extremely hard and inaccessible.   The abundant snowfalls in the area maintain an enormous amount of powdery snow accumulated on the mountain walls that constantly and unexpectedly falls from any given point.

The countless cracks on its walls appear and disappear quickly due to the avalanches, which cause any step on a terrain in this condition to become a game of Russian roulette.  The base camp was practically destroyed by one of the avalanches during which our mountaineers were not present, since they were looking for a moderately safe route to tackle the top.

Upon these extremely risky conditions, the possibilities of losing a life are very high and from Dynatech, we support the group’s decision to abandon the objective of reaching the top of Shipilov for the first time in history.  We have more adventures to undertake and more goals to reach but we want to reach those achievements with the entire team.

Thank you for trying.

After a slightly eventful journey missing planes and even losing their baggage, the helicopter has left our expedition at Base Camp at a height of 4,200 metres. This Base Camp is common to other expeditions aiming at climbing the Pobeda and Khan Tengri peaks; therefore our mountaineers fortunately have found company in an organised environment.

For now, they will stay at Base Camp for four days in order to become adequately acclimatized. Meanwhile, they will wait for the helicopter to deliver their lost (already found) luggage containing nothing less than the expedition’s first aid kit and the ropes.

More information to follow.

Next September Dynatech plans to launch both the new security systems on its website and their mass production. The new QUASAR speed governors equipped with 120mm Ø pulley.

There will be three different versions: One with a standard governor (QUASAR), another one as a development of the on board STAR (QUASAR SV) and the last one and most important one, the QUASAR T25, also on board. The latter is the result of merging the new QUASAR “minigovernor” with our best progressive safety gear, the ASG, in a single part. The reduced size of the unit together with its versatility provide outstanding benefits for its use, not only in any type of lift but also in modernisations and it is perfect for lifts with reduced pits.

As previously mentioned, in September, Dynatech will profusely inform about the features, certifications and approvals of the new safety systems, including 3D animations in order to better understand their operation and application possibilities; however, today we are presenting a new type of challenge.

As you know, Dynatech sponsors a great team of mountaineers with which we share the same values to reach our goals. From the end of this month to the end of August, our team is going to accomplish a new heroic deed and, if they succeed, DYNATECH’s name will appear in the world mountaineering records. Nobody better than one of the members of our expedition can explain what this new challenge is about. We warn the followers of our blog that, due to the holiday season, only the Spanish and English versions of the daily reports will be available. You can also find them at Carlos Pauner’s website (www.carlospauner.com).

This is the 1^st report by Raúl Martínez:

“A new year… a new challenge”

“Once more, DYNATECH matches the expectations. In line with what was stated in the previous years about finding challenges difficult to be reached and always trying to overcome those difficulties, facing challenges, working in teams to reach a goal, DYNATECH has set its eyes on an even more difficult mountain, if possible.

We have accomplished a series of projects characterised by a desire for self-improvement: In 2009, it was the attempt- and climb – of the coldest mountain in the world (the McKinley, 6,194 metres high); in 2010 it was the Alpamayo, which is considered the most beautiful mountain in the world; in 2011, the climb of the Gasherbrum II, one of the so-called 14 eight-thousanders on Earth. And, this year, DYNATECH has set its eyes on a mountain never climbed before.

Nowadays, it seems that there are few things to be discovered, that everything is already done, and they can only be accomplished by those with the ability to innovate and find the impossible. There still is this type of challenges in inhospitable lands far from what we already know. This is the case of Shipilov Peak; a 6,201 metre virgin mountain in the Kyrgyz Republic and that is the last 6,000 metre unclimbed mountain in this country. Located in the Tien Shan mountain range and with very tough orographic and climatological conditions, DYNATECH is going to attempt to climb this mountain.

However, this challenge was not set by chance. If we have a look back at the recent years, in 2009 a cycle began with the coldest mountain in the world, then, the most beautiful mountain in the world, later, one of the most demanding ones in the world and, this year, the one that could be named as “the most unknown mountain in the world”. A beautiful ending could be the climb of the highest mountain in the world, the Everest¸ 8,848 metres high.

The team created by DYNATECH for this adventure is the one already known from previous occasions, Fran Lorente, Raúl Martínez and Carlos Pauner, the Himalayan Aragon flag. The three of them are leaving for Tien Shan on 19^th July and are coming back on 12^th August; 26 intense days to prepare and climb following a completely new route that will be called DYNATECH Route to Shipilov Peak.

No doubt, a beautiful and demanding challenge that, if successful, would be the first world climb to this mountain, leaving DYNATECH‘s name at the top of a peak never climbed before and, therefore, rightfully making history since DYNATECH’s name will remain forever in the first route and climb to this mountain. Hence, a new year and a new challenge begin.

Raúl Martínez

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22.07.11  10:00  h Pakistan
22.07.11  07:00  h Spain

At 10 a.m., Carlos Pauner reached the summit of the GII. He was alone, he arrived tired but with a clear head, aware of the fact that the real summit was below him. A difficult descent awaited him, as there was an unequipped section and every caution must be taken.

Raúl Martínez felt very cold and decided to stay at CIII. A wide decision. Raúl knows what ‘freezing cold’ is all about. He suffered the amputation of two of his toes as a result of freezing (on his ascent of Nanga Parbat 8125 m). On realising his health, his hydration levels, his strength and with a ‘cold’ head, he decided to give up. An exemplary gesture and actions praiseworthy of the person taking them. He fought like a titan, accompanying Carlos to the highest refuge, which was bound to be his prime reason for reaching CIII. He is a man of extreme generosity who looks out for the interests of others rather than his own. I am unaware of his current situation, but he will be somewhere on this mountain where he can be of use and not get in the way. Having Raúl nearby is extremely fortunate; those who know him are very lucky.

Francisco Mateo – Managing Director of Dynatech-elevation – called yesterday to take a personal interest in the health of Raúl, Adrián and Carlos and showed the typical concern of someone who is familiar with great challenges. He asked about Adrián, whether he had arrived safely and whether he was physically and mentally fit, and then about Raúl and Carlos. He asked me to tell him as soon as I had any news. He is another man with exemplary behaviour, someone who never shies away, who appears whenever he can offer his help and who adds but never takes away. Thanks for everything, Fran.

We will inform you as soon as we have any more news.

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20.07.11

After eleven hours of heat, cold, snow and wind, Raúl Martínez and Carlos Pauner have reached 6450 metres where CII is installed.

After comparing his strength, Adrián Uclés at CI decided to go back to the Base Camp. A difficult decision… but the best one without a doubt. Over time, when the state of normoxia stabilises in his head and his body is well fed and hydrated, he will ask himself “and…….what if I had kept going a little longer? Adrián, it’s no cliché to say that only good mountaineers are capable of reaching these conclusions. For a mountaineer, abandoning is a strength, a virtue and under no circumstances a weakness. You’re a very strong guy, decided, jovial and happy, confident. I imagine the turning point and see your eyes looking up, with your legs bent and a look of reflection, your voice saying what you don’t want to say and the surprised, accomplice look of Raúl and Carlos. On your descent to the Base Camp, you will have looked just once at your colleagues as they walk away, with the iciest peak of the GII in the background and then putting all of your attention into the arduous descent, full of cracks. Adri, you’re an admirable man, you have caressed the eight-thousander, a discipline not within reach of us all but only the privileged few, of which you are one. You have gone with your homework done to get a good grade but, on analysing the circumstances, has decided to bid your farewells. Here at home we give you a knowing wink, a hug, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts that you’re one of us. Adri, we’re really proud of you.

Insofar as Raúl and Carlos, they were very tired but animated. Their plan is to reach the CIII tomorrow; they’re 700 metres away, and then the summit on Friday. An ambitious, demanding plan that we hope goes according as expected. They’re about to show their cards, big style, and we hope they’ve got the best hand.

They won’t get another chance, bad weather is on its way and their stay on the Karakorum will be over.