Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cosmin Andron ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Tendon, Anniversal 9.5](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2025/10/tendon-anniversal-9-5/) - In 2025 Tendon celebrates 20 years of activity and on this occasion they have produced a new rope: Anniversal 9.5 About four years ago I addressed one of climbing’s most common questions: How to choose a sport climbing rope? In that article I highlighted my all-around favourite rope, the Master 8.6, and my sport climbing workhorse, the Master Pro 9.2. - [Untracked - Alpinist Magazine Issue 56 - Winter 2016](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2019/01/untracked/) - In a debate with a fellow guide about the current state of mountaineering, Cosmin Andron struggles to answer the question, What is climbing for? From the Carpathian Mountains of Romania to the Western Garhwal of India, the Romanian alpinist recalls false starts, unplanned walls—and the intense, indescribable feeling that lures him on. - [New route on Les Aiguilles Rouges, massif du Mont-Blanc - Le Brevent SE face](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2011/04/brevent/) - [Recenzie- Alpinism: abilitati de vara (ed. Ro, CAR 2020) Fundatia Petzl & UIAA](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2021/05/alpinism-abilitati-de-vara-ed-ro-2020/) - Recenzie- Alpinism: abilitati de vara (ed. Ro, CAR 2020) Fundatia Petzl & UIAA - [Riscul in activitatile montane - o perspectiva -](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2020/10/riscul-in-activitatile-montane/) - [TMF Podcast - on philosophy, climbing and mountain guiding](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2020/07/tmf-podcast-on-philosophy-climbing-and-mountain-guiding/) - [EPIC TV clip on fall factors and ropes breaking](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2017/08/epic-tv-clip-on-fall-factors-and-ropes-breaking/) - [So Much Light (Alpinist #35) A writing piece from 2011 about climbing Cassin Ridge on Denali.](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2011/08/so-much-light-alpinist-35/) - [Din nou despre ghizi v 2.0](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2018/08/din-nou-despre-ghizi-v-2-0/) - [Monkey business in the Karnak gorge](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2017/09/monkey-business-in-the-karnak-gorge/) - [Rope-care: washing the rope.](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2016/03/rope-care-washing-the-rope/) - [EEMGA si problematica profesiei de ghid montan in Romania](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2017/04/prezentare-ftm-ian-2017/) - [Shishapangma 2011 - RO](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2011/10/shishapangma-2011-ro/) - [Shishapangma 2011 - EN](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2011/10/shishapangma-2011/) - [T16, South summit, Zanskar, India "Supercouloir" ED - first ascent](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2016/06/t16-zanskar-supercouloir/) - [Tendon Orbix: helmet review](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2017/03/tendon-orbix-helmet-review/) - [First Ascent Khhang Shiling, 6360m by the NE Face & Attempt Kullu Makalu 6349m by the N Face](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2013/09/khhang-shiling-kullu-makalu-2013/) - ["Climb Again" in Taghia](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2014/10/climb-again-in-taghia/) - [Costila-Galbenele M6, 10 pitches, winter free solo, onsight](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2010/02/costila-galbenele-wintersolo/) - [Gandharva Chuli - First Ascent - 4-6 May 2013](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2013/06/gandharva-chuli-fa/) - [Gandharva Chuli and the long list of Piolet d'Or 2014](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2014/02/gandharva-chuli-and-the-long-list-of-piolet-dor-2014/) - [Peretele Vaii Albe: 'Ultimatum'](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2009/08/ultimatum/) - [One up - one down.](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2010/02/one-up-one-down/) - [Why are you climbing, dude?](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2010/05/why-are-you-climbing-dude/) - [Climbing the “Cassin” on Denali – a solitary journey](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2010/07/cassin-ridge-solo/) - [Bhagirathi I, SW face attempt (27-29 Sept 2014)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2014/11/bhagirathi-i-sw-face-attempt-2014/) - [UIAGM, Romania si profesia de ghid montan (partea I)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2016/02/uiagm-romania-si-profesia-de-ghid-montan/) - [UIAGM, Romania si profesia de ghid montan (partea a II-a)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2016/03/uiagm-romania-si-profesia-de-ghid-montan-partea-a-ii-a/) - [Chamonix Mountain Festival - June 2013 on TV Mountain](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2013/10/chamonix-mountain-festival-june-2013-on-tv-mountain/) - [Interviu eClimb iunie 2013](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2013/06/interviu-eclimb-iunie-2013/) - [FA: "Suffering first class" ED (V A3 5.10)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2006/10/suffering-firstclass/) - [Enjoying Odin (Review)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2011/01/enjoying-odin-review/) - [Tendon Master 8.9 Rope (Review)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2015/01/tendon-master-8-9-rope-review/) - [Solar power: GoalZero gear 2014 - 2016](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2016/07/goalzero-gear-2014-2016/) - [Tendon Master 7.8 half rope](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2016/04/tendon-master-7-8-half-rope/) - [Porphyry in Parm. Comm.](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2010/11/porphyry-in-parm-comm/) - [FA: "Transilvania Avenue" TD (V 6a, A0, M4)](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2006/10/transilvania-avenue/) - [August 16 2010](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2010/08/august-16-2010/) - [把攀岩当作一种生活方式](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/05/climbing-lifestyle/) - [Escalada](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2006/12/escalada/) - [Liu Xi Nan 1971-2007](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/04/liu-xinan/) - [Povestea unui week-end de iarna - Beijing 2007](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/01/ice-comp07/) - [Turning tail on way to Eastern Tibet...](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2008/01/turning-tail-on-way-to-eastern-tibet/) - [ January half way through and preparing another trip](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/01/17/) - [Piolet d'Or - truly a need for awards?](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/03/piolet-dor-truly-a-need-for-awards/) - [Siguniang NW face](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/02/siguniang-nw/) - [Back in the UK ... and in the Peak District...](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2007/11/back-in-the-uk/) - [Rastaman - sau ce poti face o saptamina in Thailanda](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/2006/01/thai/) ## Pages - [About me](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/) - [Guiding](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/guiding/) - [Terms of service](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/terms-of-service/) - [Expeditions](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/guiding/expeditions/) - [Ski Touring](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/guiding/ski-touring/) - [Rock Climbing](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/guiding/rock-climbing/) - [Winter climbing](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/guiding/winter-climbing/) - [Alpine routes](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/guiding/alpine-routes/) - [Contact](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/contact/) ## Categories - [Climbing](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/category/climbing/) - [Academic](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/category/academic/) - [Guiding](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/category/guiding/) ## Tags - [Tendon ropes](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/tendon-ropes/) - [Goal Zero](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/goal-zero/) - [Valandre](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/valandre/) - [Reviews](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/reviews/) - [Partners](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/partners/) - [Guided expeditions](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/guided-expeditions/) - [Expeditions](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/expeditions/) - [Articles](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/articles/) - [First ascents](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/first-ascent/) - [Rock programmes](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/rock-programmes/) - [Expeditions & treks](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/expeditions-treks/) - [Alpine routes](https://www.cosmin-andron.com/tag/alpine-routes/)