tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222070242012-01-28T18:53:14.245+03:30Technical info for safe climbs to Mt Damavand Iran. Raise your climbing skill on Damavand Mountain. Specialist in guided tours and ascends. Hiking & trekking tour 2011. Photo pics and video.Mount Damavand Guidenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22207024.post-75528190113145453232012-01-02T11:18:00.006+03:302012-01-03T19:50:40.751+03:30

Mt Damavand Ski Descend GPS Track and Route Map for South Face2 January 2012 by SherppaHappy New Year!Ski Mountaineering to Damavand SummitIn this topic you can find necessary GPS tracks and route maps for Mt Damavand skiing and snowboarding. The Classic south route has an off-piste mild ski slope suitable for ski and snowboard downhill descent. These data are useful and would help you to find

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Damavand Accommodation Part 228 October 2011 By SherppaVisit also Damavand Accommodation Part 1In any hiking trekking and mountaineering itinerary the safety of a team is the main priority. In this topic we give you the necessary tips to avoid the risks and enjoy your trek and increase your chance of success to Mt Damavand Iran.For a successful attempt to the summit, it is essential to have a

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Damavand GPS Tracks16 July 2011 By SherppaTehran IKA Int Airport to Polour Camp GPS Track and Road MapDownload useful GPS tracks in GPX format and road map in JPG format which will show the way to the Camp1 Polour with the help of a hand held gps receiver. This GPS track is useful for ascending either from south face or the west route of Mt Damavand. The track will guide you to the correct

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Damavand GPS Tracks14 May 2011 By SherppaTehran to Polour Road GPS TracksFind useful GPS tracks and download it in GPX format which will help you to go to the mountain with the help of a hand held gps receiver. It will guide you the correct bearing and gives you an idea about your distances from Tehran to the first camp. Remember the most common starting point is Camp1 Polour Hut. This GPS track

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Photo Gallery 16 22 April 2011, MDG Tour Photo Gallery. Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. 1- Mt Sabalan nature in spring. Download Mt Sabalan nature in spring Photo by Ardeshir Soltani 2- Damavand poppy field in spring. Download Damavand poppy field in spring Photo by A.Soltan 3- Damavand camp3 Bargah Sevom Old shelter/refuge at 4220m and the New Hut at 4250m. Download Damavand

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Tour Photo Gallery 15 20 April 2011, by Sherppa Damavand mountain and Iran nature photo gallery and slide shows. View the full size 1024 x 768 images in JPG format or download the pictures for your desktop wallpaper. Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. 1- Natural poppy fields blooming on Damavand Mountain Iran. Download Natural poppy fields Damavand Mountain Photo by Ardeshir Soltani 2

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Photo Gallery 14 MDG Photo Gallery. 10 April 2011, by Sherppa Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. Mountain and nature photo gallery and slide show. View larger size 1024 x 768 images in JPG format and download for your desktop wallpaper. 1- Camping in tent around Damavand Base Camp at 3050m. Download Camping in tent around Damavand Base Camp at 3050m Photo A.Soltani 2- Damavand Base

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Photo Gallery 13 MDG Photo Gallery. 9 April 2011, by Sherppa Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. A collection of beautiful mountain photos, nature photo gallery and picture album. You may view large size 1024 x 768 images in JPG format and download pictures for your desktop wallpaper. 1- Damavand Poppy Field. Natural poppy fields start blooming in May at lower parts of the mountain.

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Damavand Wallpaper 8   8 April 2011, by Sherppa Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. Download wallpapers, size 1024 x 768 in jpg format. 1- Mount Tochal: Download Mount Touchal Iran Winter Climbing Mount Tochal Winter Climbing Photo by Ardeshir Soltani 2- Ski Mountaineering Mt Damavand Iran: Download First Steps of Ski Mountaineering to Mt Damawand First Steps of Ski Mountaineering Mt

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Damavand Wallpaper 7   5 April 2011, by Sherppa Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. Download wallpapers, size 1024 x 768 in jpg format. 1- Damavand Sunset: Download Just before descent of the sun below the western horizon of Alboerz Moutain Range. Mount Damavand Sunset Photo by Ardeshir Soltani 2- Mt Sabalan Summit: Download Winter condition,  icy and frozen lake at the peak of Mount

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Damavand Wallpaper 6  3 April 2011, by Sherppa Copyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved. Download the wallpapers size 1024 x 768 in jpg format. 1- Iran Winter Climbing: Download A tough and difficult challenge to the summit. Winter Climbs in Iran. Picture by Ardeshir Soltani 2- Iran Mountains, Winter Climb: Download Iran Mountains, Winter Climb Photo A. Soltani 3- Damavand Mountain:

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Damavand Wallpaper 51 April 2011, by SherppaWallpapersCopyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved.Download the wallpapers size 1024 x 768 in jpg format.1- Damavand Winter View: DownloadDamavand Winter View from Plolour VillagePhoto by A. Soltani2- Winter Climbing Iran Mountains: DownloadWinter Climbing Iran MountainsPicture by A. Soltani3- Climbing Damawand Iran: DownloadClimbing Damawand

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Damavand Wallpaper 427 March 2011, by SherppaCopyright © 2011 MDG. All Rights Reserved.Download the standard size wallpapers 1024 x 768 in jpg format.1- Damavand Poppy Flowers: Download Damavand Beautiful Natural Poppy Flowers2- Damavand Camp3 Bargah Sevom: Download Damavand Camp3 Bargah Sevom Old Shelter/Refuge3- Demavand Iran: Download Mount Demavand Iran4- Damawand Climb: Download Damawand

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Damavand Wallpaper 321 March 2011, by SherppaHappy Persian New YearThe Iranian new year called Novruz, begins on 21 March, the beginning of the greatest festival and holidays in Iran and surrounding countries. The Novrooz marks the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. It usually occurs on the March 21 or the previous/following day of Gregorian calendar.Download WallpaperCopyright ©

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Damavand Wallpaper 218 March 2011, by SherppaDownload WallpaperCopyright © 2011 MDG . All Rights Reserved.Download the standard size wallpapers 1024 x 768 in jpg format.1- Damawand Beautiful lenticular Cap Cloud: Download Damavand Beautiful lenticular Cap Cloud2- Damawand Mountain: Download Damavand Mountain3- Demavand Base Camp and lenticular Cap Cloud: Download Damavand Base Camp and lenticular

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Damavand Wallpaper 117 March 2011, by SherppaA collection of high quality wallpaper pictures featuring Mt Damavand, Alborz Mountains, nature, landscape, flowers and travel photos. Source for original Damavand desktop slideshow, cool wallpaper and photo gallery from the nature category. In this series of wallpaper posts, you can download free desktop wallpapers and high resolution desktop

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Damavand Maps 511 March 2011, by SherppaUseful Road and Route Maps for South FaceUpdated new edition includ full size maps for download free of charge.In this topic you can find useful maps and download the full size images in jpg format, the maps show you the best possible footsteps and you can discover how to go to mountain and reach the peak particularly if you intend to go for a solo

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Damavand Maps 49 March 2011, by SherppaSouth Face Road and Route Maps 2In this topic you can find some interesting Google Earth maps and download the original size in jpg format, the maps gives you an idea about your way and distances from capital city Tehran to the starting point and first camp to the summit, it will guide you the correct bearing especially if you use it with a handheld gps

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GPS Tracks1 March 2011, by SherppaGPS Tracks for south route Mt Damavand IranGPS track is a useful data file which is recorded by a GPS receiver or a GPS tracker by using the Global Positioning System satellites, it helps and guides you to find the exact position of a path/track. It includs data such as time, speed, coordinate, (latitude, longitude) and altitude, it could be in different formats

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How to go to Camp1 Polour9 February 2011, by SherppaOn the first day of your trip to Iran you may travel directly from IKA Airport or your hotel in Tehran to Polour Camp in Polour Village. This mountain resort is a shortcut and the best starting point for the south face and the west route of Damavand Mountain.Detailed info for Camp1 Polour Hut.Polour Village Junction to Camp1 Polour Road MapHow

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How to go to Camp2 Base8 February 2011, by SherppaFrom camp1 Polour or Reyneh you can ask for a car to take you to Base Camp (Gusfandsara), remember most part of the road is gravel and it may not completely be useable in spring and winter and cars may not be able to go all the way, you may consider this gravel road "as far as car can go". The car for this part could be any strong 4WD car such as

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How to go to Reyneh7 February 2011, by SherppaReineh Resort is an old starting point, at the present time if you intend to go to Damavand from Tehran, you better to ignore this resort and better to use Polour Hut in Polour Village which is a shortcut from Tehran and a better place for accomodation and acclimatization.Detailed info for Camp1 Reyneh Hut.Camp1 Reyneh Damavand, IranHow to Go to Camp1

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Transport and Transfer6 February 2011, Posted by SherppaDepending on the number of the participant in your team you should choose some sort of transport for your journey, city tours, IKA/Mehrabad Airport, Tehran hotel and to starting point of Damavand, it could be a private car/taxi, van taxi, mini/middle bus or a bus. Also the transportation for camp1 to camp2, which could be a Land Rover, Jeep

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Damavand Volcano Geology5 Feb 2011 by Geology GsapubsGravity-driven deformation of Damavand volcano, Iran, detected through InSAR time seriesAbstractThe detection and monitoring of gravity-driven volcano deformation are vital for understanding volcanic hazards such as landslides, lateral blasts, and debris avalanches. Although deformation has been detected at several large active volcanoes (e.g.,

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Warning4 February 2011, Posted by Sherppa.Winter Warning Freezing Temprature on DamavandWarning freezing temprature for Winter Climbs, Ski Mountaineering and Snowboarding.Damavand is very cold in winter and the temprature could drop to disaster quickly, the temp reaches far bellow -60° celsius with the wind speed more than 100km/h, very tough and freezing situation almost similar to the north/

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Favorite Itineraries3 February 2011, Posted by Sherppa.Best Itinerary for Mt Damavand 4A - 5A - 6AAmong many different itineraries and depending to the time you can afford, we recommend 4 to 6 days itinerary. These itineraries have been designed according to our clients' needs and are the most favorite and practical programmes which have been experienced successfully in our previous

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IceFall2 February 2011, Updated by Sherppa.There is an attractive frozen waterfall on the south face of Mt Damavand called "Abshar Yakhi", this icefall is approx 15 meters tall and is located at altitude of 5100mclosed to the south route climbing footsteps and is visible on your right hand side when ascending to the peak, its the highest icy fall in the Middle East, we are not sure about its rank

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About Us1 Feb 2011, Updated by Sherppa.Safety is our first priority and main concern.We have been climbing about 30 years and over 20 years our main focus has been Mt Damavand guiding. It would be no exaggeration to say that this experience has led MDG to become the primary choice for Damavand climbing, mountaineering and hiking trekking.Mount Damavand Guide is an energetic NGO group of Iranian

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7 Days Ski Itinerary26 Jan 2011, Posted by Sherppa.Itinerary for Ski Mountaineering and Snowboard.7 Days ski tour, hotel and camp Mt Damavand Iran.Use our recommended programs or set up your own itinerary. You can do some modification to this package to suit your programme, our itineraries are designed according to clients' choice.Introduction• Ski Mountaineering and Snowboarding Mt Damavand the

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Common Mistakes Part221 Jan 2011, Posted by MDG.In this topic you can find some other reasons which are the main cause of unsuccessful attempts to Damavand summit and our suggested ways to increase your chance of success to the peak.If you have the feeling of exhaustion, weakness, lack of energy and disorientation to go ahead and continue the ascend, the followings could be the main cause of your

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GPS Track 4Tehran to Dizin Road Map, GPS Track & Waypoints.Useful for Ski, Grass Ski, Snowboard and Mountaineering.5 January 2011, Posted by Sherppa.Dizin is the the most famous ski resort, the largest piste and the best winter sport center of Iran. Located near Chalous Road in the north west of Tehran in Alborz Mountain Range, it is also the famous grass-ski centre for summer sport activities.

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Happy New Year!GPS Track 3Tehran to Shemshak Road Map, GPS Track & Waypoints.Useful for Ski Mountaineering and Snowboarding.1 January 2011, Posted by SherppaShemshak ski resort is located in the middle of Alborz Mountains Iran, it is one of the best down hill track for wild ski mountaineering and freestyle snowboarding. It has excellent powder snowfall in winter, a suitable place for advanced

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GPS Track 2Useful for Mountaineering, Ski and Snowboard27 November 2010 Posted by SherppaThere is a descend (return) route on the south face of Damavand Mountain called Shen Ski (soft type of soil), it is a comfortable way to go down especially for tierd mountaineers who return from a tough climb, also it is the best down hill track for wild ski mountaineering and freestyle snowboarding.This

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GPS Track 1Useful GPS Track File for Mt Damavand Danger Zone12 October 2010 Posted by MDGDanger Zone is an area which is located between the Fake Summit 5400m and the real Peak 5671m on the south face of Damavand. In an ordinerary weather and good visibility it is an easy part of the mountain, but in poor visibility and bad weather it is difficult part of the route.The area is the most incident

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Economy Outlook in Iran Removal of Subsidies and Uncertain Economic Situation in Iran8 October 2010 posted by SherppaAs the international sanctions against Iran being widely imposed and the decision by the government to remove subsidies on many goods such as petroleum products, electricity, water, wheat, milk, rice etc, we are expecting a huge price raise and high inflation rate for the next few

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Public HolidaysIranian Public Holidays, Weekends and Damavand Crowds18 September 2010 posted by MDGDamavand mountain is well-known for its 5671 meters height, this giant volcano is also a popular peak for its mild climbing slopes and moderate climbing grade. Today, Damavand Iran is an international tourism target and one of the world's finest peaks.This popularity makes some crowd problem for the

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Iranian CalendarPersian Calendar and Holiday Crowds17 September 2010 posted by MDGDamavand Iran 5671m is a favorite summit in persia, this fantastic peak has also gained its popularity rapidly among foreign climbers recently and is visited by numerous number of tourists each year. The most visited side of Damavand mountain is the south route, because of its excellent mountain huts and easy

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Photo Gallery 12MDG Photo Gallery Damavand Mountain Iran.8 September 2010 posted by MDGA collection of beautiful mountain photos, Damavand Mountain Iran.Mt Damavand 5671 m, Iran, Photo by A. SoltaniDamavand Base Camp 3040 m, Photo by Ardeshir SoltaniDemavand Volcan Iran, Photo by SherppaDemavand Volcan Iran, Camp3 New Hut 4250 m, Photo by A. SoltaniDamavand Volcano Iran, Photo by Ardeshir

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Photo Gallery 11MDG Photo Gallery Alamkoh Mountain Iran.7 September 2010 posted by SherppaA collection of beautiful mountain photos, Alamkoh Mountain Iran.Alamkoh Mountain Iran, Hesarchal, Photo by A. SoltaniHesarchal Mount Alamkoh Iran, Photo by Ardeshir SoltaniAlamkooh Mount, Hesarchal, Photo by A. SoltaniKelardasht Market on the way toAlamkouh Mountain, Photo by A. SoltaniAn old 4DWD car to

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Photo Gallery 10MDG Photo gallery Mount Sabalan Iran.6 September 2010A collection of beautiful photos Mt Sabalan Iran.Mt Sabalan Ardabil Province, Iran, Photo by Ardeshir SoltaniMt Sabalan Ardebil, Iran, Photo by A. SoltaniMt Sabalan Iran, Photo by A. SoltaniMount Sabalan Iran, Photo by Ardeshir SoltaniMt Savalan Iran, Photo by A. SoltaniMore in MDGMountaineering federation of iran mountain camps

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Orange JuiceOne of the best soft drinks for mountaineers5 September 2010 posted by MDGConsumption of water and soft drink is one of the essentials for a mountaineering trip. Depending on how much effort you have to spend on preparation before the climb, there are numerous options for putting together to make a delicious drink for climbing adventure. Mountaineering, climbing, hiking trekking or

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News 20104 September 201080 years old mountaineer on Mt Damavand Summit17 August 2010, Mashaalla Razmi, 80 years old Iranian mountaineer managed to climb to Mt Damavand peak in a three days battle. He was so happy at the top and he took off his shirt like football players doing so after scoring a vital goal! But there was no referee there to show him a yellow card!Born in 1930, Razimi is one the

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Calories Burned3 September 2010 Posted by MDGCalories Burned & Fat Burning on Mt Damavand IranThis is an example of fat burning and calories burned when ascending Mt Damavand Iran, it shows your energy expenditure during a 4 days expedition and gives you personal guidance how to exercise to reach your personal fitness for such a tough attempt to this giant volcano.Today, heart rate monitoring,

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News 2010Important Tourism news, Notes and Tips21 August 2010 Posted by MDGDue to international sanctions against Iran and possibility of even more boycotting of Iranian banks, goods and the source of incomes, when traveling to Iran please remember the following important tourism notes and tips:1- Bring enough money in cash.2- It is not possible to use ATM system in Iran and you can't get money

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Mt Damavand Cost8 July 2010 Posted by MDGWe organize a wide range of high quality Mt Damavand tours with qualified experienced guides to support teams and individuals either in tailor made or shared tour categories. We offer best competitive quotations with superior logistic support.We calculate the cost and price for fixed and particular tours when Climbing Route, itinerary , Services needed and

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Mt Damavand Fake SummitPosted by MDG 5 June 2010There is a fake summit on the south face of Mt Damavand Iran, it is located at 5400 mteres above sea level, closed to the real peak and about an hour to the top. When ascending from southern route, remember Mt Damavand has s a big Crater and not a single rocky peak, you can not see the real Summit until you pass this fake one, this impersonating

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Damavand News 2010Mt Damavand is a popular tourism attraction in summer, climbing season generaly starts early June, to be more precise it starts on 3rd June due to a major 2 days public holiday plus a long weekend in Iran. In order to meet the least crowd problem, it is recommended to keep away form this mountain from 3 to 5 June 2010, because all the camps are crowded and there are big traffic

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Damavand News 2010Memorial Ascend to Mt Damavand 26 May 2010Kohestan Mountaineering Group climbed to Mount Damavand summit on 26 May 2010 to preserve the memory of Dr. Hossain Farhidpour our team doctor and teammate who died 40 days ago.Mt Damavand Summit IranKohestan Mountaineering Group from left:Ardeshir Soltani, Hadi Rezaei, Afsaneh Jalili, Qasem KhorampourPhoto archive by MDGبنام دوستبمناسبت

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Damavand FogThe Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world which makes a great amount of humidity to its surrounding countries, the Alborz Mountains is a huge mountain range about 1500 km long, its width varies from 30 up to 130 km, avarage height about 3000 meters, this mountain chain is located at southern coast of the Caspian Sea and divides Iran into two distinctive ecoregion, it separates

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Photo Gallery 9MDG Photo gallery 2010 Mount Damavand Iran.A collection of useful photos, picture and images for climbing and ski mountaineering Mt Damāvand.Mount Damavand IranApril 2010, Photo by A. SoltaniMountaineering Federation of Iran, Damavand CampsPhoto by Ardeshir SoltaniDamawand Bargah Sevom Camp in a Stormy Day of AprilPhoto by A.SoltaniMt Damavand Camp3 New Hut, Inside view, Altitude

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Guest BookVisitors to Iran and Mt Damavand who have used our services may express their thoughts about the Mount Damavand Guide website and its assistance, you are welcome to make recommendations and comments by dropping off a message by email, this will help us to improve our services in the future and will give a better idea to incomming tourists.We understand that there are some bad news about

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Climbing TipsMt Damavand Climbing Tips Part2Climbing season is different in various continents and countries, for Mt Damavand in Iran it may not be the same as Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania or Mt Fuji in Japan. Climbing to this huge volcano gets more difficult as the Climate changes towards the winter and cold weather. We do not want to disappoint you, but it is really though to reach this peak in a

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Tourism TipsIran also call Persia is a wonderful and fascinating country and the people are very kind, with great hospitality, warm reception of guests and strangers and foreign tourists. The people are very helpful and polite and will make you feel very welcome. There's so much bad news and nonsense about Iran in western media, just ignore it all, read some true practical info about incoming

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Expedition to Mount Damavand in IranBy Jaime VinalsThis is an automatic translation by MDG,to read the original artical in Spanish please visit:Expedición al Monte Damavand en IránMy top number 27 in the list of the 50 world's most prominent summits. With its 5.671 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain in the Middle East and the highest volcano in Asia. It is located in the Alborz

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Jaime Viñals - Mt DamavandOn 14 April 2010 Jaime Vinals conquered Mt. Damavand Iran, this 5671 meters volcano is the highest summit in the Alborz Mountain Range and the highest peak in the Middle East. Jaime reached the 27th of his total 50 peak targets in 50 most prominence summits of the world list which he wants to climb to set a new word record.In this expedition, he was supported by Mount

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Jaime ViñalsJaime Viñals is attempting to set a new record in the world, he wants to be the first man in the history to reach the summit of the 50 most prominent mountains in the world. After the Damavand Volcano, Viñals plans to climb in May, the Fairweather Mountains, Alaska, and Rainier, Seattle, USA to beat his main rival. The dream is to become the first ever to climb the 50 highest peaks in

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TimingWhen to Climb Mt. Damavand Iran? Summer is best climbing time, in this season climate is relatively mild and footpaths are usually free of snow and you can follow the tracks, also access by public transportation to the starting points is easy. Climbers with ordinary climbing skills are strongly advised to try the mountain during this season only.Best Climbing TimeJune, July and August are

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Itineraries Short 1 to 7 Days Itineraries for Mt. DamavandLast Update 2 Feb 2011We organize a wide range of quality tours for different climbing levels, from a single day up to 14 days, we are mainly focused on Damavand Mountain and support many travel agencies with our services and experienced guides. These are just samples of suggested itineraryies to show you how we handle the tours and are

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Itineraries Long8 to 14 Days Itineraries for Mt Damavand and Mt TochalUpdate 27 March 2010Mt Damavand Iran8 – Eight DaysDay 1 - Arrival DayArrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA International Airport, transfer you to your hotel in Tehran or to the Mountain Camp. Drive by car from you hotel in Tehran or directly from IKA airport to Camp1 Polour, just rest the day and night there for

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SummitMt Damavand shape is conic like many other volcanos, it looks like Fujiyama in Japan, but much greater, with the altitude 5671 meters and a crater diameter approx 200 to 400m across and 30m deep, the crater has a permenants glacier which melts in hot summers and forms a small pool with little water. There is no shelter or refuge at the peak, in case you want to challenge 7000 m or higher

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How To Climb2 Days Summer Climb from South RouteSummer is an ideal season for ordinary climbers to tackle Mt Damavand, where the footpaths are usually free of snow and the the weather is relatively fair and you have good chance of success. MDG would like to show you how to Climb this mountain in a short form itinerary in just 2 days from south face which is not a technical route.This itinerary is

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Google Earth Maps 3Before your actual attampt it is very helpful and fun to have a virtual travel to Mt Damavand by Google Earth, it gives you some good ideas and answers many of your questions. Install the Google Earth software on your PC or note book and download the placemark files, by just a single click on the files, you will travel to the area in few moments!!You may download google earth

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ElevationElevation of Mt Damavand IranMany sources indicate that the altitude of Mt Damavand is 5671m.But the Wikipedia insists that the elevation of this volcano is only 5610m which I believe this is not correct. I had measured it before and I knew it was more that 5610m, but after reading this article, I made my new measurement on Friday 31 Aug 2007 at 11 AM.Simultaneously, with two different

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Photo GalleryDamavand Photo Gallery 1Interesting images of mountain, hiking and trekking pictures, climbing and mountaineering pics, iran nature and ecosystem pics. Damavand morning view, by Ardeshir SoltaniHiking & trekking Tour above clouds, Mt. Damawand Iranby SherppaMt. Damawand, Final words from tour guide to his team just before the kick off !A group of foreign climbers is led by Sherppa of

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Mt Damavand Maps 2Helpful and interesting road, route and trail map, photos, pictures, images and aerial photographs of iran mount federation campsites, resorts, shelter/refuge, hut/lodge/hostel and mountain resorts, drawing and sketch that of footsteps, foot stamp and footprints.Google Earth images as a reliable source, to gives you a clear indication about the routes, tracks, footpaths and the

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Ski MountaineeringMt Damavand 7 Days Hotel and Camping Ski TourFull package tailored-made skitour, the itinerary is custom design and flexible, let us know all logistic you need to finalize the tour.The best months for Damavand ski mountaineering are January, February and March and depending to the weather and climate and the amount of snowfall, some times it is also possible to ski in April and

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Climbing TipsMt Damavand Climbing Tips Part1Climbing to Mt Damavand summit is a geart memory, many climbers dream of climbing to this beautiful mountain, in this topic we share our experience and give you a collection of useful tips and tricks to ease your ascend to the top.Mt Damavand ranks beside Mt Kilimanjaro in terms of difficulty and climbing grade. Technically speaking all you have to do

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Ski MountaineeringSki Mountaineering, Mt Damavand Ski ResortDamavand is a popular peak for mountaineering, due to its great height 5671m, easy skiable slopes and quick accessibility from capital city Tehran, it is gaining popularity rapidly for ski mountaineering off-piste and snowboard in recent decade.There are mild downhill skiing slopes for descents up to 3000m, for sure it is one of the

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Thermal Springs Abe Garm Larijan Thermal Springs or Hot SpringsThere are some thermal springs and spa mainly at the base of Volcano Damavand with therapeutic qualities. These hot springs are indication of a Volcanic Activity and heat near the surface of the earth .There is no recorded historic eruptions for Damavand Volcano and is believed to be an extinct volcano, but fumaroles (gas and steam

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DisclaimerMount Damavand Guide DisclaimerClimbing can kill you ! The risks are high.Insurance Important NoteWe strongly recommended you to have all risk insurance that covering medical and evacuation from remote area. The insurance should cover also helicopter flight that could occured in Mt. Damavand expedition.DisclaimerThe main aim of this topic is to help make you aware of dangers in mount

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Summer EquipmentsMt Damavand Summer Equipment/Gear ListIt is necessary to bring the proper gear to have a safe hike to the mountain, some of the important gears to bring are listed here:Brief Gear List- Trekking shoes, Socks- Sleeping bag, Mattress, (tent)- Pants and jacket (Gore-Tex or Synthetic rain/snow/wind)- A small attacking rucksack plus the main backpack- Trekking poles (or Ski stick)-

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FootstepsMt Damavand Hiking Trekking FootstepsMDG shares its experience for Mt Damavand climbing with other climbers to enjoys their outdoor adventures. This topic features brief and easy hiking trial Guide for beginner or casual hikers.Best Timing and Climate for Hiking and Trekking the mountain is late spring to summer, when the footsteps pop-up from snow, which you can tread in other climber

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Drinking WaterDamavand Mountain provides breathtaking views and is among the best in the world for hiking & trekking in spring and summer, the peak is a very popular and well-traveled by hikers seeking green holidays, it attract many climbers and tourists each year.What these people want from the mountain are space, silence, freedom and release from regulation. They don’t want to be told, don’t

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Photo Gallery 6Hosain Mirzaei climbed Mt Damawand at the age of 12,he is the youngest Iranian climber to do so,born 17 July 1996 , climbed 20 July 2008.Congratulation to Hosain the youngest recorded climber.Ramin Ketabi nickname Ramin Messner !Damāvand Camp3 Bargah New HutPhoto By A. SoltaniMount Demdvand Camp3 Bargah Sevom, Kak Jamal AminiPhoto By A. SoltaniMount Demāvand Base Camp, Saman

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Photo Gallery 8Photo gallery 2010 Mount Damavand Iran.Mt Damavand SummitFrom Left: Kak Sharif Rohi, Hamid Baqerpour, Ardeshir SoltaniMt. Damawand PeakJoint climb with Anjoman Kohnavardan Ouromiyeh,FromWest Azarbaijan, IranFrom left: Reza Zarini, Morad Hajizadeh,Javad Rahmani, Ardeshir SoltaniMount Demavand SummitJoint climb with a group from TurkeyDr. Ismail Akkol, Dr. Ahmet Cemil Yildiz,Dr.

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Photo Gallery 7Beautiful photos Iran Mountain.Photo gallery 2010 Mt Damavand and Iran nature.Amir MohammadpourBase Camp, Mt Damawand IranAli Najafivery relaxed at Mt Demavand SummitPhoto By A. SoltaniAli NajafiMt. Damawand PeakSalim Shaloum (Shalom)Preparing food in his tentDamawand Camp3 Bargah SevomRamin Ketabi (nickname Ramin Messner !)Mount Damawand Base CampPhoto By A. SoltaniBase Camp Mt

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FoodClimbing Food for Mt Damavand - Part 2As you gain altitude and reach the Camp3 Bargah Sevom, you may lose your apetite and hunger and food can become less tasty and sometimes you should force yourself to eat or drink something, the higher you go, the more difficult becomes eating.Water boils at a lower temperature above 4000 metres, it means that food would take more time to cook, so do not

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FoodClimbing Food for Mt Damavand - Part 1Climbing high altitude such as Mount Damavand is a physical challenge and can be very exhausting, you should be mentally and physically ready for such a tough climb, the body will became exhausted as you gradually go up, you may help yourself by replenishment of the lost energy by eating and drinking proper food and fluids while climbing.In a single

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PermitBesides your visa process to enter some countries around the world, as a foreign climbers you may need some special permision for climbig to some well-known mountains too. Mt Damavand is among those famous mounts which need permit either for climbing or ski mountaineering. Mount Climbing Federation of Iran asks all foreigner who intend to attempt this mountain to pay for climbing permit.The

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CostCost and Price Mount Damavand IranThe cost of a trip to this mountain is mainly depended to some factors such as the timing, itinerary, number of participants in a team, the required logistic, type of hotel and the type of the tour, ie private or shared tour package.Generally speaking, the prices are low in summer and high in winter, and as the number of participant in a tour increases, the

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News 2010Avalanche, 4 Feb 2010Avalanche killed at least 8 and injured 2 in Iran.Three powerful avalanches hit the road between Shemshak and Dizin Ski Resorts on Thursday 4 Feb 2010 at 14:30, burying may mountain climbers and skiers under the snow.The area is in a high avalanche zone and there has been heavy snowfall in the area since Wednesday.The rescue operation started by 10 teams from near by

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How To Climb Mt Damavand4 days climb from south face in detail4 days climb from south route in detailAdvised for foreign climbers who wish to challenge Damavand in the beginning part of their trip to Iran.In this topic we show you how to climb in a more relaxing 4 days programme to enjoy your trip with a safe climb to the summit, this Itinerary is ideal for newcommers and ordinary climbers with

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How To Climb Mt Damavand3 days climb from south face in detailWe would like to share our experience with the newcomers to teach them how to climb Mt Damavand. If you have ordinary climbing skills and common equipments and you are in a good physical conditions then you have a good chance of success, the southern face is not a technical route, it is merely a tough and long trek, in summer 2 to 4

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Danger ZoneMt Damavand South Route Danger ZoneThere is a dangrous zone on the south face of the mountain causing many death in bad Weather. This deadly area is between the fake summit 5400m and the real peak 5670m, it has been the most accident and casualty part of the southern route and the area where the most losses take place. Some beginner and even few famous Iranian climbers lost thier way

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HarazHaraz is a beautiful mountainous region in central Alborz Mountains in northen Iran, it is located midway capital city Tehran and the Caspian Sea. It attracts a great number of tourists each weekend, due its natural beauties and landscapes, it is well khown for Mt Damavand, Haraz Rivers, Haraz Valley, Haraz Road, Larijan Thermal Springs, Damavand and Ski AbAli Ski Resort, Cave Gol e Zard,

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Volcanic ActivityVolcanic Activity od Volcano Damavand IranLocated in middle of Alborz Mountains in northern Iran, this young dormant volcano is approximately 400 km3 and is formed mostly during the Holocene geological time, no historical eruption is recorded, the geologists believe that the last eruption goes back to about 10,000 years ago and the the youngest lava flows date back to approx 7000

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All Rights Reserved. © 2011 MDGAll the material on our websites and weblogs are protected by copyright. No part of the site may be published, reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. You may use them for personal use only.Contact Us1- Please write Mt Damavand in your email subject, this will help us to quickly distinguish between the real emails and the

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Winter ClimbDamavand is a popular mountain for summer Climbs, despite its mild climbing slopes and easy technical routes, without a doubt, it is one of the most difficult peaks in the world in winter.Due to proximity to the Caspian Sea and wet Climate, there is a heavy winter snow fall in the area, further more strong winds and freezing temprature makes winter ascend to this summit very

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ServicesWelcome to MDGWe offer quality services for hiking & trekking, climbing, cultural and historical tours in Iran, we support incoming tourists with the best possible services available to ascend Mt Damavand or to hike the natural lanscapes, cultural and historical sites.We organize a wide range of high quality tours covering a variety of outdoor activities based on either tailored made

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RoutesMt Damavand has 16 identified climbing routes on different faces with various climbing grades and difficulties, four of these routes are common for climbing, north, east, west and the south, each with a shelter/refuge at about 4000m, the north face which is the most difficult side has an extra shelter at 5000m. There are also some risky and none safe routes which are of less

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Photo Gallery 2A collection of picture and images for hiking & trekking, climbing Mount Damavand and Iran mountain, natural landscapes and outdoor recreation activities.Mount Damāvand Summit 5671mby A. SoltaniMt. Damawand Fake Summit, altitude 5400mArdeshir. SoltaniMt. Damāvand Base Camp Above CloudsDamavand south route, altitude 3050mby A. SoltaniDamawand Mountain poppy fieldsby Ardeshir

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Photo Gallery 3Find beautiful photos for hiking and trekking, climbing and ski mountaineering Mt Damāvand, iran nature and ecosystem.Beginning of a Mt Damavand Summer Shared TourLocation: Base Camp 3050m, by A.SoltaniFinal Steps to Mt Damawand Summit 5671mby Yaser QodsiDino of Mt. Damāvand!! Interesting Volcanic Lava Shapesby Q. khorampourAbove Clouds, Mt. Damawand Camp3 Bargah Sevom 4220mby

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12 Days Ski Itinerary DamavandA complete skitour package for Mt Damavand, hotel and camping, this itinerary is flexible, let's know the exact logistic and support you need and let's work together to finish a tailored-made tour to best suit your time and programme.Introduction• Mt Damavand Ski Mountaineering, summit of Middle East.• Acclimatization Mt Tochal 400m, Ski tour.• Discover the ski

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GlacierMt Damavand GlaciersThere are some major glacers on Mt Damavand, these huge mass accumulation of snow and ice are formed during ages and are the main source of water for Talkh Roud River and the Lar Dam Lake, one of the main reservoir of fresh water for capital city of Tehran.These glaciers are mostly located on east and north face. It appears that some of these glacier cannot qualify as a

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FAQ - Part 1Frequently Asked Questions Mt DamavandBefor asking a question, please try to find your answer here, if you couldn't find an appropriate answer then feel free to ask , we will reply to all emails who have indicated Mt Damavand in the subject.AcclimatizationQ- How much aclimatisation do we need for mt damavand?A- Before we talk about acclimatization , please give us more information

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FAQ - Part 2Frequently Asked Questions DamavandClimbingQ- please be so kind to advise me about the technical part and how hard is the climb...A- Mount Damavand south face is not a technical routh in summer, as far as you are fit enough and know ordinary climbing, have ordinary equipments and listen to your guide advices, you have the chance of success.Q- We are not experienced climbers but we are

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FAQ - Part 3Frequently Asked Questions Mt DamavandFitnessQ- In our group, some of us did Kilimanjaro but others have never climbed before. Is possible two organize separate teams for different level of fitness?A- No problem.Q- What is the required level of fitness?A- Very good fitness is required for the summit, ordinary fitness for 4200m or lower parts.Q- at the mean time please let me know what

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FAQ - Part 4Frequently Asked Questions Damavand MountainMapsQ- Do you know if there are any available maps over the Mount Damavand? Where could we in that case buy it?A- Yes there are many maps you can find in Tehran book shops and sport shops in Enqelab St. opposite Tehran University and ValiAsr Street , near Moniriyeh Sq. And you may use Google Earth which you can see the routes much clearer, (

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FAQ - Part 5Frequently Asked Questions Mt. Damavand IranTimingQ- What is situation with snow in spring?A- too much snow camp3 to the summit, it is recommended to bring winter equipments with you.Q- What is the snow situation in the winter?A- Usually there is heavy snow falls in the area. See also warning in Winter Climb .Q- Any advice and information would be greatly appreciated for spring

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DifficultyMt Damavand Difficulty and Climbing GradeThe difficulty of this giant 5671m volcano is similar to Mt Kilimanjaro 5892 m in Tanzania and Mt Everest Base Camp 5380 m in the Himalayan Mountains.This mountain is well-known for its moderate climbing slops, ascend to this summit is not technical, but physically a moderate challenge in summer and very difficult in winter, climbers should be

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