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11.07.2011
The alarm clock went off at three a.m. at the start of what has been a long day. As forecast, it was snowing. At four a.m., after a light breakfast because you’re not at all hungry at that time, the entire group started the climb C1. After ten minutes, Gonzalo decided to turn back, not feeling strong enough to continue. Raúl, Carlos and Adrián carried on, battling against the snow, and after eight long hours reached C1. They have set up their tents and plan to spend the night there.
The route from the BC to C1 runs along a glacier full of cracks. The falling snow is not great for vision and covers all of the cracks, making them death traps for mountaineers. Extra effort is therefore required, overcoming the altitude and being extremely careful to avoid the hidden cracks.
Raúl’s voice was as calm as usual, that’s the best message. They have the usual altitude problems but are optimistic and physically in shape. The three will spend the night in a small tent. They were just melting snow for water and preparing a tasty dinner that is typical at altitudes: soup with pasta.
08.07.2011
Over a very faint phone line due to bad coverage, possibly because of the bad weather in the area, we were informed of the situation of the Aragonese mountaineers.
They have reached the Base Camp after completing what some call the prettiest trekking trail in the world. Behind them are emblematic masses such as Trango Tower, Chogolisa, Masembrum, K2 and Broad Peak, among others.
Ayer Adrian, Carlos y Raul, junto con Gonzalo, llegaron a Paiju, después de seis horas caminando, desde Jola. Hoy dedicaran el dia a descansar, y mañana partiran hacia Urdukas. Si se van cumpliedo las etapas tal y como tienen previsto el día siete de julio, llegaran al Campo Base del GII.
30.06.11 (18:00 Skardu-Pakistan)
Ya hemos llegado a Skardu y estamos alojados en el mítico K2, pero de expediciones de momento estamos solos.
Continue reading “Comunicado de Raul Martínez desde Skardu” »
27.06.11 (18:00 h Pakistan)
27.06.11 (15:00 h Spain)
Yesterday, on Sunday, they were able to finalise all the bureaucratic procedures with the respective Ministries in order to allow them entry to the Karakorum Mountains. The process was quick, the fact that there are few expeditions this year in Pakistan means that those responsible for these procedures have little work to do and therefore speed up any climbing requests.
25.06.011 (22:00 h Pakistan)
25.06.011 (19:00 h Spain)
The team made up by Raúl Martínez, Adrián Ucles and Carlos Pauner arrived without problem today in Islamabad. They are staying in the Blue Area, at the same hotel as in the year 2007. This is an area of the Pakistani capital with a high level of security.
“GOOD LUCK FRIENDS
Friends, family, sponsors and members of the expedition gathered to say our goodbyes on the evening of Thursday 23rd, one day before the expedition was due to leave for Pakistan, taking advantage of the occasion upon which Carlos Pauner was presenting the filming of his recent ascent of Lhotse at the History Museum of Zaragoza.
Carlos Pauner at 8515m. One metre short of reaching Lhotse’s peak.
Nothing better than a wonderful dinner with friends to bid them farewell and wish them the greatest of success on this amazing adventure.
From left to right: Raúl Martínez, Carlos Pauner, Adrián Uclés and Francisco Mateo
From now on we will be following your every move and, above all, don’t forget to send us your daily news.
Good luck! You can do it! And please, come back safe and sound.”