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Gasherbrum2 - the web app

Mountaineering

Posted on August 27, 2021 | 2 minutes | 238 words | Iulian Costan

One of the most important things in mountaineering is the weather, so ladies and gentlemen, I present you Gasherbrum2 web app (not very inspired name, but it is what it is). [Read More]

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Gasherbrum2 - the aftermath

Mountaineering

Posted on August 12, 2021 | 8 minutes | 1629 words | Iulian Costan

To make a long story short I am going to lay down only a few DOs/DON'Ts (as a reminder for myself), the raw and uncut (but spellchecked) journal, and the expenses for the curious minds. [Read More]

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Gasherbrum2 - how to compare gear

Mountaineering

Posted on May 27, 2021 | 3 minutes | 598 words | Iulian Costan

I need to choose between a 229 EUR down hoody that weights 319g and one that is 269 EUR and 420g… which one will you go for? [Read More]

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Gasherbrum2 - gear list

Mountaineering

Posted on May 10, 2021 | 6 minutes | 1070 words | Iulian Costan

Always changing gear list, updated for high altitude mountaineering Gasherbrum2 expedition. Naming conventions: type - product category, REQUIRED (e. [Read More]

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Gasherbrum2 - training plan

Mountaineering

Posted on April 15, 2021 | 5 minutes | 922 words | Iulian Costan

With only two months remaining until the Gasherbrum2 expedition I put together a training plan, kind of writting in stone, let's see how it goes. [Read More]

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