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Stories from 35° north
Route intelligence, preparation advice, and honest observations from the people who work beyond the roadhead.
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A practical comparison of trekking and mountaineering in Pakistan, covering terrain, skills, permits, equipment, hazards, fitness and progression.
From the KarakoramGear and Preparation
Route intelligence, permits, gear, and stories from beyond the roadhead.
02Compare tented and lodge trekking by comfort, route access, food, hygiene, luggage, cost, local benefit and why the Baltoro requires expedition camping.
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03Understand where ski touring ends and ski mountaineering begins, with a Karakoram comparison of terrain, equipment, avalanche, glacier and rope skills.
Read field note04A transparent five-factor trekking difficulty system for Karakoram routes, with examples, self-assessment, altitude, terrain and training advice.
Read field note05A practical 24-week fitness framework for Karakoram treks and climbs, with endurance, strength, pack work, recovery, altitude and readiness tests.
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06A printable 8,000m expedition gear checklist for K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum teams, separated into essential, important, and optional equipment.
Read field note07A practical printable packing list for K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La, separated into essential, important, and optional gear.
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