Thuraya Accompanies K2 Adventure Trek

UAE-based British adventurer Adrian Hayes and his team are currently climbing K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, on the border of Pakistan and China.
Hayes has been documenting his journey via social media and online posting audio updates using the Thuraya IP+ and the SatSleeve.
This marks the first time that the Thuraya IP+ and the Thuraya SatSleeve have been used on such an expedition.
Record-breaking explorer and adventurer, Hayes plans to reach the summit of the mountain by August 2013, over a period of 60 days.
He said: "The trek has been challenging so far and we have experienced a few delays due to weather, unrest in Pakistan and health issues. However, we are looking forward to the next stage of the journey and it's all systems go!"
Bilal El Hamoui, Vice President of Distribution at Thuraya said: "We are extremely proud of Adrian and his team. Satellite communications are a vital part of communications for people who live and work in remote areas. Equipment such as satellite phones and terminals have to be extremely durable, easy to set-up and use at all times. We are happy to be able to contribute to this expedition. In spite of the challenges, we strongly believe in their success and we are cheering them on towards reaching the summit of K2."
Hans Kujit, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtra-Link, added: "This is the second time that we've worked with Adrian and he has been very supportive of Thuraya and Xtra-Link. Satellite communications is crucial for adventurers as it helps them stay in touch with their loved ones and team members during these tough expeditions."
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