The name of the Altun Mountains comes from Mongolian, meaning "mountains with cypress trees." However, when Lei Diansheng and his team first entered the Altun Mountains, they didn’t see any traces related to cypress trees—what greeted them was a sky full of dust.
Lei Diansheng, known as China’s foremost long-distance hiker, gained fame for trekking across China for ten years. Many years ago, when he first faced the Altun Mountains, he had to turn back due to the harsh natural and geographical environment and insufficient backup equipment. This time, facing the Altun Mountains again, Lei Diansheng said he wanted to put a full stop to the regret from years ago.
The Altun Mountains did not become more hospitable because of this somewhat fated visitor—the dust storm on the first day was just an appetizer, with the main course being a heavy snowfall that lasted for4days. Lei Diansheng was not discouraged, because he and his teammates had made ample preparations beforehand. In addition to physical training, what gave them the most confidence was their gear.
Gore released2012a new fabric at the beginning of the year,GORE-TEX ?3Lwhich, on top of its basic functions of windproofing, waterproofing, and breathability, enhanced features such as high breathability, long-lasting durability, and lightweight portability. As a Gore-Tex ?/SPAN>Pinpaihuwaiyingxiong,LeidianshengcixingpeibeileGORE-TEX ?3LGear for the expedition.Lei Diansheng said: "No matter how harsh the environment is, I must achieve my dream. I might as well use the Altun Mountains as a natural laboratory to test the new fabric."”
The strong winds and unpredictable weather upon first entering the Altun Mountains gave Lei Diansheng and his team a tough welcome.For this5The monthly temperature difference can reach30°CIn these areas, Le Diansheng expected to encounter rain and snow, but he did not anticipate that the snowfall would last this long, with the deepest snow accumulation reaching50centimeters.
On the way from Adatan Conservation Station to Amubale Plateau, the altitude gradually rises to4200Mi Zhi4600Mi, Lei Diansheng and his team members slowed down their pace.A hailstorm had just passed through Osaka, and when the group led by Lei Diansheng arrived, sleet began to fall.Due to the physical strain of altitude sickness and the slippery slope, Lei Diansheng stepped on loose rocks on the steep incline and slipped down.A team member named "Youjin" quickly helped Lei Diansheng up and checked his physical condition.Lei Diansheng wiped the snow and sand off his elbows and knees,GORE-TEX ?3LNo obvious scratches were left on the fabric gear.
After four to five hours of long-distance trekking in rainy and snowy conditions, Le Diansheng and his team chose a suitable spot to rest and regroup.Lei Diansheng also used this time to review the day's journey with his teammates.Heavy snow and slippery roads affected hiking speed, taking longer than expected.In such an environment, long-distance hiking requires the body to maintain a constant temperature for comfort and energy preservation, which calls for equipment that is highly breathable, lightweight, and easy to carry.Lei Diansheng said with relief that this time all team members were equipped withGORE-TEX ?3LThe fabric clothing demonstrated excellent breathability, durability, and lightweight performance in the harsh environment of the Altun Mountains, and more importantly, provided everyone with safe and comfortable protection.
When they finished resting and were ready to set off, "Youjin" patted his chest andGORE-TEX"Even if your clothing gets torn, you can get it repaired through Gore's“Guaranteed to Keep You Dry” inspection and repair promise,” “Energetic” said with a smile, “I’m a person with a ‘record.’”The repairedSeveral torn piecesGORE-TEX ?/SPAN>Equipped.After saying that, "Youjin" quickly caught up with Lei Diansheng and continued the trek in the Altun Mountains.
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