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Google Earth Maps 3
Before 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 files from: Google Earth Files .

In case you don`t have the software installed, you can download and see the Google Earth satellite images in the JPG format, total 14 useful pics. Google Earth Photos .

Mt. Damavand South Route Google Earth Image


Mt Damavand by Google Earth

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Elevation
Elevation of Mt Damavand Iran
Many 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 brand of hand held GPS units, one Magellan GPS 315 and the other Garmin GPS Rino 120, by going to the top of all boulders and big rocks around the summit crater, I noticed all of them above 5610 M ! This is the result of my new measurement for the highest rock located on the south face which I beleive is summit of this mountain:

Summit Coordinate
Latitude 35-57-19 North
Longitude 52-06-37 East

Summit Altitude
By Magellan GPS 315 ---------- 5630 m - 18471 ft
By Garmin GPS Rino 120-------5645 m -18520 ft

If we assume the max tolerance of GPS units are +/-15M, in the worst case, the height is above 5610 M, ( ie 5630 - 15 = 5615 m ),
and for best and optimal the elevation is 5660 m -18569 ft or more,
( ie 5645 + 15 = 5660 m).

Although I believe the hand held GPS unit results may not be so accurate to refer to as a reliable reference, but I think it is more reliable that what is mentioned in Wikipedia! It worth to do some accurate measurements on the mountain with some modern and sophisticated equipments by some experts (and not newcomers)!

Ardeshir Soltani on the highest point of Mt. Damavand 5671 meters
Photo by Ali Najafi

Read more, what NASA says about the elevation!

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In this topic NASA says the elevation is 5,670 meters (18,598 feet)
Mt. Damavand, Iran ...is an impressive stratovolcano that reaches 5,670 meters (18,598 feet) in elevation. Part of the Alborz Mountain Range that borders the Caspian Sea to the north, ...

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In this topic NASA indicates the elevation is 5681m (18,638 feet)
Iran: Elburz Mountains, Iran, and the more precipitous southern shore of the Caspian. Damavand volcano (5681 m) and ...

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Photo Gallery
Damavand Photo Gallery 1
Interesting images of mountain, hiking and trekking pictures, climbing and mountaineering pics, iran nature and ecosystem pics.

Damavand morning view, by Ardeshir Soltani


Hiking & trekking Tour above clouds, Mt. Damawand Iran
by Sherppa


Mt. Damawand, Final words from tour guide to his team just before the kick off !


A group of foreign climbers is led by Sherppa of Mt Demavand


Mt. Damawand, Natural red poppy fields start blooming beigining of May
by A. Soltani

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Mt Damavand Maps 2
Helpful 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 distances, together with GPS landmarks and watpoints for your trip, to shows you all the ways from Tehran to starting points and to the top, you will learn how to go to the summit of Iran and Middle East by your own.

Some original full size image maps are avalable free of cahrge, interested mountaineering groups and individual climbers may send their request with the title Mt Damavand Map in the email subject.

How to go to The Mountain
Tehran > Haraz Road > Polour Village > Polour Camp

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South Route Campsite3 to summit

How to go to the mountain

Road Map

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Ski Mountaineering
Mt Damavand 7 Days Hotel and Camping Ski Tour
Full 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 early May too. If you intend to go to the summit, you must be very fit and experienced climber too.

We may offer you different custom designed ski tours for Mt Damavand, it depends to your level of fitness, you may choose any intinerary, one week or more. This is one of our suggested itinerary. You may make any alteration and modification to this package to best suit your programme.

Introduction
• Ski Mountaineering to summit of Iran and Middle East.
• Discover the Beauties of best Persian ski resorts.

Ski Mountaineering Mt Damavand Iran

Day 1: Arriving to Tehran
Greeting you at Tehran International Airport, IKA airport, transfer to 1st camp, we take you directly to Polour Hut, for acclimatization, over night at Polour Hut. You just rest there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises and no pollution of Tehran weather.

Day 2: Starting Day - To Base Camp
Drive towards 2nd camp, as far as car go and strart trekking to Camp2 Base, over night Base Camp Shelter.

Day 3: To Third Camp
By slow trek, or on ski as far as the snow allows, to 3rd camp, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day at Camp3, going to nearby heights, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 5: Summit Day
We atempt climbing toward the summit, then ski down to camp3, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 6: Return Day- Descend Back
Descend and ski down to Camp2 Base drive to Camp1, Return back to Tehran, over night at hotel .

Day 7: Reserved Day
Reserved day for bad weather or team being tired. We may have time to go to Termal Spring and then to your hotel in Tehran .
Transfer to Tehran International Airport, IKA airport, fly to your country, tour ends.

Included
• Permit fee for foreigners.
• Accomedation in Camp1 Hut and Camp3 New Hut.
Huts are the best place for accomedation in the area.
• All land transfers to and from Tehran.
Transfer from Airport or hotel (or to Camps) and back.
Transfer from Camp1 - Polour Camp to Camp2 Base as much as car can go, and back.
• All charges in Camp1 Hut & Camp3 New Hut
• High skilled ski guide.
• Hot meal in camps, food: breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drink & cooking gear.
• Lunch box during the way.
• Hotel in Tehran.
• Sleeping bag and tent if necessary.
• Larijan Termal Spring.

Not Included
• Domestic Flights - we may buy your domestic ticket.
• This is the Land Only itinerary - Please make your own way to the tour starting point.

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Ski Area Map Alborz Mountains and Mt Damavand, Haraz and Chalus Roads

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Climbing Tips
Mt Damavand Climbing Tips Part1
Climbing 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 is to trek about 8 kms distance in 10 hours time with a 26 deg mild slope and ascend 2630 meters from base camp to peak. See Facts And Figuers .

Climbing to this mountain is technically easy but physically a tough battle, prior to your ascend you better to read the essential info, the more you know, the more chance of success you have, we suggest you to read the following informative pages too: GPS Landmark,

- A good physical fitness is essential.
- The main challenge is Accommodation, start if you are ready.

- Best climb Timin is June, July and August.
- Recommended climbing Routes is the south face.

- An experienced and reliable mountain Guide is very helpful and will increases you chance of ascend.
- Use the day light only and never start at night, best starting time from camp 3 to the top is 5 to 6 am . See Common Mistakes

- Between Camp 2 Base to Camp 3 Bargah, do not carry heavy backpack or any heavy stuff . See How To Climb
- it is necessary to bring the proper Equipmen for a safe climb.

- Best Itinerary is 3 or 4 days.
- Best starting point is Camp 1 Polour.

- Camp 2 Base is not a suitable place for acclimatisation in summer, it is too crowded and too dirty, you better use Camp1 Polour or Camp 3 New Hut for acclimatization only. See Warning.

- Do not leave the camps and do not atempt climbig in bad Weather. You need a good weather for climbing in any season.
- If crowded, do not sleep in Camp 3 Bargah Shellter,you can book and use the new hut privte rooms.

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Photo by Anosh Soltani

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Ski Mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering, Mt Damavand Ski Resort
Damavand 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 world's finest ski mountaineering resort, there are heavy winter snow falls in this field due to vicinity of Caspian Sea.

The south face it is not technical and it is the recommended route for ski, this side has mild slope for climbing up to the 5000m, after that height it gets a little steeper, skinning could be dangerous and difficult and on other faces. There is no gondola or telecabin lift in this ski resort, so you should ascend on feet or on ski and ski down.

Depending to the weather, the amount of snow differs each year, the ski season may starts from November or December and last untill mid May, tours generally go in March & April, it is highly recommended to check the snow condition in advance and before you fix your programme and travel to the area.

Mount Damavand Winter view
Photo by A. Soltani

Targeted Activities
Climbing, hiking trekking, mountaineering, summer and winter climbing, skiing, snowboarding, off-piste skiing, ski mountaineering, down hill skiing, boarding.

Resort Statistics
Camp 1 Polour Hut
Camp 1 Reyneh
Camp 3 Bargah
Camp 3 New Hut

Quick Facts
Vertical Drop
You may freeride your way down from one of these places to the starting point Gravel Road Junction No5 in GPS Landmark:
3200 m from Summit
1700 m from Camp3 New Hut
600 m from Camp2 Base

Altitude: 5671m
Max Vertical Drop: 3200 m
Highest Resort Altitude: 4250 m
Lowest Resort Altitude: 2270 m

Snow Depths: 2 to 5m
Skiing at night: No
Distance from Tehran: 80km

Season Availability
Skiing season varies from November to April
Open to Public: 7 days a week, all year round.

Disadvantage
No lift facilities, telecabin, gonola ot cable cars

Weather
6 Day Weather Forecast for Mt Damavand

Location
Located on Haraz Road 80km North East of Tehran , in Mazandaran Province.

Nearest Airport
IKA International Airport or Mehrabad Airport Tehran, Iran.

How to go, Transportation
Fly to Tehran IKA International Airport and then travel by road to Polour Village or Reyneh Town. The journey time is about 1.5 to twoo hours drive from Tehran. After a heavy snowfall, snow chains may be necessary for some part of the journey. There is no railway station in the area, the closest railway station is at Tehran.
Note - Haraz Road is crowded with traffic jams in holidays and weekends.

Major ski resorts near the area
Ali Ski Resort
Darbandsar Ski Resort
Dizin Ski Resort
Lasem off piste ski area
Shemshak Ski Resort
Tochal Ski Resort

Other Ski Resort In Iran
Alvares, Ardabil
Ardakan, Fars
Chelgard, Shahr e Kord
Dena Yasuj
Kakan, Yasuj
Khor, Khoor
Khoshaku, Urmi
Kuhrang, Kohrang, Bakhtiyari
Sabalan Ardabil
Sahand, Tabriz
Sepidan, Kohkiluyeh v Boyerahmad
Shahmirzad, Semnan
Shandiz, Khorasan
Shirkoh Yazd
Tarik darreh, Hamadan

Warning
Mt Damavand weather could change to disastrous quickly in winter, with freezing temp falling bellow -60°C at the top and winds speed above 100km/h, you should be well-experienced for such a tough winter climb or ski expeditions in harsh condition and be aware that rescue team and medical facilities are not available in case of any accident, avalanche, injury or emergency condition, you must rely only on your own experience and good luck for surviving, so it is very essential to take extra care for either climbing or skiing on Mt. Damavand in winter and it is done by your own risk only. Visit also Disclaimer

Mt Damavand Ski Mountaineering Photo by A. Soltani

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