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Greenland Expedition
Across the snows of Greenland (Greenland 2008)
"On behalf of all expedition’s participants „Across the snow of Greenland – Greenland 2008”, I would like to express many thanks and gratefulness to Mrs. Daniela Speitel and to SANYO Component Europe GmbH, for supplying the expedition with the professional eneloop batteries. The polar expedition, whose main aim it was to cross (traverse) the Greenland, took place in August and September of this year. The Wazari Team Poland: Grzegorz Gontarz, Szymon Gontarz, Piotr Zasko, traveled around 665 km through the biggest glacier of the north globe during 35 days.
Electronic equipment, which we used during the expedition, was supplied by energy from SANYO batteries. eneloop batteries stand the most difficult atmospheric conditions. In spite of extreme low temperatures, which were present through the whole expedition, eneloop batteries were always ready to work, giving long operational time.
Thanks to the support we´re getting, like from Sanyo, the Expedition finished successfully.
Again, thank you very much!!!"
Leader of the expedition:
Grzegorz Gontarz
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[Translate to Ungarisch:] About the expedition
- Greenland Expedition Map
[Translate to Ungarisch:] SANYO is proud to support the Greenland expedition of Wazari Team Poland by providing eneloop batteries for electrical devices. eneloop batteries are preferred by the groups participants, as they are a reliable partner for oprations in cold regions and extreme weather conditions. They operate perfectly even with very low temperatures.
The expedition has the aim to mark a new traverse route on Greenland passing he second highes peak of the island. The route will pass from east to west - from the more steep side of the glacier. Furthermore the expedition chooses a controversial time of the year: summer time which is a rainy and snowy period of the year. The group takes the risk to face problems leaving the glacier near Kangerlussuaq, where melting ice sheets could be a danger.
Kites are used in case of unplanned delays during the expeditions. The general assumption is that the expedition will cross the glacier by ski and muscular strength. The schedule for the whole expedition through Greenland is 35 days. This means, the group needs to wander over 700 kilometer and climb the highest mountain in the south-east region of the island within only 30 days.
The expedition will begin in mid August 2008 in Isortoq, situated at the East shore of Greenland. Firstly, the expedition will follow north and during the week they want to reach the bottom of mount Forel. On the altitude of 2.200 metres n.p.m. the group will settle the base camt. After that they plan a one day attack on the summit. The next step of the exhibition will be a change of direction tot he west. From there, they will follow along latitude 67° N - until the exit from the glacier through "Point 660" - 40 km distance from Kangerlussuaq.
Expedition facts:
- Time of expedition: 09. August - 12. September 2008
- Duration: 35 days
- Distance: 720 km
- Highest point: 3.360 m above sea level
[Translate to Ungarisch:] About Greenland
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GREEN LAND - ice desert...
Greenland is the biggest island on Earth. Its territory is 6.7 times larger than Poland and 7.8 times smaller form the biggest country - Russia. 84% of the island survace is covered by ice and creates the biggest galcier after the Antarctic glacier on Earth.
The island was discovered by luck in the X century by the Vikings and was named as a green land. Till today, nobody knows, why this name was chosen: maybe the coast of the island once was really green? Maybe the name was brought by the colonizers? Nowadays, Greenland counts 57.1 thousand residents.
The climate on Greenland is polar and only the costs - in the south part of the island - is sub polar region. Temperatures on the glacier are very rear over zero degrees celsius. During the winter temperatures could fall down to -72 degrees celsius. Commonly and very strong blows of wind enhance the cold even more. It is rainy in the summertime, which means that it snows regularly.
Beside the residents, Greenland is home for a great variety of polar animals: Reindeers, polar bear, musk fox, polar wolfs and rabbits as well as a bit number of birds colonies. Pactically all animals have the characteristic color of the island - white. The fact is, that animals and residents are settled in the see regions. For that reason, over 80% of Greenlands territory is left without any life.
[Translate to Ungarisch:] About the team
- Grzegorz Gontarz
[Translate to Ungarisch:] Grzegorz Gontarz
born in 1983, traveler and photographer – between the expeditions: mechanic engineer, student of Warsaw Technical University, join engineering faculty. Founder and creator of Wazari Team Poland. He loves the World with its secrets. Through the last few years he made over 30 countries on 3 continents, mostly he discovers Europe, Australia and Oceania. He participated in 7 expeditions: he was exploring wild sides of Iceland, Australia (2 times), New Zealand. Usually he moves by bicycle… The ski are also one of his favorite way to move – since first years of his childhood he learn to use them in all snow and atmospheric conditions – mostly in Tatra Mountains. Except the land of eternal ice, old motorization and architecture are his interests. Radio operator (SQ5NHH) – he supply connection to the world in critical situations.
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- Szymon Gontarz
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Szymon Gontarz
born in 1980, traveler from the birth; all his life fills with trainings what let him moves on the ground and the water with less and less limitations. Endlessly trying reach places, where nobody have been before… To get this aim he possesses various skills as a: instructors of alpine skiing SiTN PZN, competitor of AZS PW (alpine skiing, light athletics), climber (Tatras, Alps, New Zealand Alps, Himalaya) and as a light athletic in long and semi-long runs (finished with great success the marathon in Hong Kong) and in the water: motor boat license and skills of water lifeguard. In his youth he tried his strength in Judo, what gives him the background for the good training and the discipline which is necessary to makes the traveler dreams true. One of the founder of Wazari Team Poland, he survived without any serious injury 7 expedition on the 4 continents. Additionally his technical education and photographic passion let him fully realize set aims and relay his delight about the nature, about its beauty and strength, to others.
(Kopie 3)
- Piotr Zaśko
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Piotr Zaśko
born in 1974, traveler, doctor of the expedition. Graduated Medical Academy in Lublin. Many thousand kilometers made on bicycle let him visit most wonderful sides of his country and some European countries (travel around the Poland, Sardinia, Croatia, …). Systematic swimming supported by running keep his fit on the level which gives him possibility to train climbing skills (climbing and Tatra mountaineer course) in a Alps and polish mountains. Greenland expedition will be attempt to confirm his present abilities and to fight the difficulties which are waiting on the biggest island of the Earth.
