Damavand(5609)

The 7 Summits Club guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The "Oktyabryata" group summited Damavand yesterday at a good pace, in 7.5 hours! The forecast had us on our guard, but it only galvanized us. In reality, the weather was wonderful, and the forecast proved unfounded. Damavand gave us a powerful blast of smoke as we left, so the masks we had prepared were very welcome. Now we're in Tehran, resting, recovering, and thinking about our future plans. After all, the "Oktyabryata" are the future Pioneers!

The 7 Summits Club super guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

 Greetings from Iran! The "Oktyabryata" group ascended to Camp 3, also known as the assault camp, at 4,200 meters today. The weather was favorable—it was cool and windless, and we climbed at a good pace. The peak season on the mountain is almost over; there are only a few other people in camp, although the weather conditions so far appear quite suitable for a summit attempt. It was great to see our old friends—the jeep drivers and muleteers—who are always happy to help us, despite the low season. Special thanks to our Iranian girls—guide Parisa and cook Narges—for the photo shoot! They certainly added a special touch to this news.

The 7 Summits Club guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! The "Oktyabryata" group is briskly following its itinerary. Today we moved to the wonderful Arses Motel near Damavand. The day began with an ascent to Mount Tochal, 3,964 meters (12,500 ft) – an easy climb along a well-trodden trail with a beautiful panorama of Tehran. At the summit, despite the haze, we had a clear view of our main destination – the Damavand volcano itself. There, at the top of Tochal, we chatted with friendly Iranian police officers and took a group photo. Then, after descending by cable car to Tehran, we headed to the foot of Damavand, to the Iranian Mountaineering Federation House, where we obtained permits and took the traditional photo. From the Federation House, it's just half an hour to our beautiful "Arses" (mentioned above), where a wonderful lunch and afternoon rest awaited us. In the evening, we visited the thermal springs and dined at our favorite kebab shop in Larijan. Everything is on plan; tomorrow we ascend to camp at 4,200 meters.

The 7 Summits Club super guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Damavand unexpectedly invited us to visit in October. And we didn't refuse! And so, the group, appropriately named "October Children," began their program. Tehran is attractive and lively at any time of year, whether in July, September, or October. It's cooler now, of course, but that actually makes for a comfortable stay. Visiting the Golestan Palace, the Milod Tower, and buying souvenirs and pistachios—we managed all of that yesterday, in just the first day. And today, we've already ascended to the Tochal mountain hotel at 3,600 m, begun acclimatizing, and leisurely hiked to 3,850 m. Tomorrow, we plan to climb Tochal, the highest point in the region.

Greetings from Iran! The Perseus and the Perseids group in full force stood on the top of Damavand yesterday. The weather did not let us down, it was the warmest morning in all my time working on the mountain. A properly planned separate exit of two groups allowed us to reach the top almost at the same time. The girls showed themselves in the best possible way. I would especially like to mention Anna, who had an anniversary on the day of the ascent. A worthy option to celebrate such a wonderful date!

On the same day we went down to Tehran and in the evening we were already enjoying the benefits of civilization. Today we had a day of rest, free time, and in the evening a gala dinner and the awarding of participants with certificates and medals.

 The Guide of the 7 Summits Club Valery Myasoedov.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Breaking news from Iran! Today, the Perseus and Perseids group in full force climbed Mount Damavand! Details tomorrow.

Greetings from Iran! "Perseus and the Perseids" have started the decisive part of the Damavand ascent program. The night before, we spent the night in the brand new Arses motel with an excellent kitchen, where everyone had their own room the size of an apartment, and from the balcony there were magnificent views of the other side of the valley. This morning, we climbed in retro jeeps to the Mosque, and then made a six-hour climb to the camp at 4200 m, where we will spend three nights. The weather is good, our Iranian guides note the unusually warm season on the mountain, we hope that we will be lucky too. Guide Valery Myasoedov.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Valery Myasoedov reports from Iran:

Hello everyone from sunny Iran! Our group "Perseus and the Perseids" is climbing higher and higher to Damavand, going deeper and deeper into the country and getting closer and closer to the cherished goal.

Today the team acclimatized and enjoyed the views of Tehran, Damavand and the surrounding mountain ranges from the slopes of Mount Tochal.

Then we moved closer to Damavand. We stayed in a cozy hotel at the foot of the mountain. We received permits for the ascent in a ceremonial atmosphere, regained our strength in the healing thermal springs, tasted local cuisine and enjoyed the views in anticipation of a closer acquaintance with the mountain.

Tomorrow, according to the plan, the group should already reach the Base Camp at an altitude of 4150 meters.

Greetings from Iran! On the second day of the program, the group "Perseus and the Perseids" began acclimatization. In the morning, we left our comfortable Espinas Palace and headed to the mountainous area at the foot of Mount Tochal, where we stayed in a hotel called Tochal. We went up on the cable car along the way, admiring the panorama of Tehran and watching dozens of local residents who on a day off, and Friday in Iran is like Sunday in our country, traditionally make leisurely ascents to the top of Tochal. The mountain hotel also pleased us with its coziness and delicious food, and after lunch, having rested a bit, we walked to the top of Mount Shakhneshin, 3850 m. Tomorrow is a new day, new tasks. Guide Valery Myasoedov.

Valery Myasoedov, the 7 Summits Club Guide, reports from Iran:

 Greetings from Iran! Yes, it has happened! The only group of this season to Damavand arrived in Tehran today. How we waited for this and hoped that the country would open up and welcome us again. At first glance, everything is as before, life is in full swing, the bustle of the capital and traffic jams, the bazaars and shops are open, our favorite local team, our best hotel Espinas Palace...

 Everyone remembers us and was waiting for us. According to tradition, today there was a city tour, a visit to the Tajrish bazaar and the mosque of the same name. At lunch in the Milad Tower, the group was already in full force, some of the participants arrived on a daytime flight. After lunch we stopped at a store with oriental sweets, bought pistachios and other goodies, and upon returning to the hotel we checked our gear. At the welcome we got to know each other better and discussed the program for tomorrow. The day flew by in an instant. Tomorrow we are going up to the mountain hotel for acclimatization.

Galymzhan Kuspanov from Iran: Tonight at 4:30 we were preparing to start the climb. We had breakfast and set off, and reached the summit at a good pace in 6 hours. The route is completely trekking. Along the way we saw an ice waterfall that never thaws, as well as sulfur emissions that look like steam from a giant boiling kettle. Hydrogen sulfide actively comes to the surface, it even burns your throat. Everyone puts on buffs over their mouth and nose, and tries to run past this place as quickly as possible.

The smell is about the same as a burnt match. But seeing a living volcano is very romantic.

We went down to the Base Camp in 2.5 hours, mostly on scree, flashlights were very useful, they protected us from small stones. The weather was windless and excellent all day!

The sixth volcano out of seven brings the dream of completing the entire "seven volcanoes" project closer.

Iran/Damavand. News from the "Otkryvashka (Opener)" group, that is, from Galymzhan Kuspanov.

 Today we made an acclimatization rotation - preparation for the night ascent to the summit. The day after tomorrow I plan to make the ascent and then descend to Tehran. I'm a little worried, our guide Maryam promised to give me an exam on the history of Persia.

I feel good, my mood is cheerful. It's calm here.

The "Opener" group, having experienced all the joys of living in hospitable and fabulous Tehran, enjoying Iranian cuisine, making acclimatization trips to Derbent and Tochal, receiving a beautiful permit for climbing in the office of the Mountaineering Federation, bathing in the pleasant health thermal baths of Rineh, set out for the Damavand Base Camp this morning. Having taken pictures against the backdrop of probably the highest mosque in the world 3100m, and having loaded their bags onto mules, they quickly reached the Base Camp 4200m lightly.

We settled in a cozy house (thanks to the 7 Summits Club) to the envy of numerous residents of the tent city.

His own Russian guide and participant Galymzhan Kuspanov from Kazakhstan.

The 7 Summits Club Guide Boris Egorov reports from Iran:

Oh, Artem and I suffered a lot on Damavand! The forecast did not quite come true, it was very harsh on the mountain. Gusts of wind constantly threw us off the path, but we dug in, endured and reached the summit! We were in the cloud the whole time, and so we returned to the shelter all covered in snow and ice. But our adventure did not end there, the cloudiness descended behind us, and we still had to go down from the shelter to the car in the blizzard and with flashlights in the dark. We were very tired, but happy with the impressions, such an ascent is remembered for a long time!

The 7 Summits Club Guide Boris Egorov reports from Iran:

News from Iran. Today, in three and a half hours at a super-even pace, we gained a kilometer of altitude and reached the refuge at an altitude of 4200 meters. While we were walking, the wind didn't bother us much, we even walked half the way in fleece jackets. But at the shelter it was already blowing quite a bit, and although the sun was shining, it was still cold. We tried not to get scared and prepared for the assault. The departure was scheduled for 4:30.

The 7 Summits Club guide Boris Egorov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Unexpectedly for this mountain, Artem and I arrived at Damavand. Time is running out, but we flew according to the forecast. Well, as according to the forecast... the weather is walkable, but on the edge, windy. Today we arrived straight from the airport at 2200 and are resting in the hotel. So far, everything is going according to plan.

Actually, I arrived a day earlier than Artem. Yesterday, with my friend, the first Iranian with an international guide certificate, we climbed the local rocks not far from the capital.

President of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Abramov from Iran:

Today we climbed Damavand - 5609m!!! On October 31 at 12:00 Iranian time, Ilya Gladkikh and I climbed the highest volcano in Asia. This is the second mountain from the "7 Volcanoes in 77 Days" project. The weather was not good at all, the climb was out of season. The wind was up to 60 km per hour. The temperature at the summit was minus 25. And there was already snow. I had three warm pants on. I have never put on so many! It was really hard to walk. But we managed.

Now we are urgently heading to Kilimanjaro!

Two volcanoes in 8 days - let's move on!

The 7 Summits Club guide Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from the "X Group"! Today we reached our goal and climbed Mount Damavand. The day before there was a thunderstorm with snow all evening, so we postponed the start time several times. In the end, we finally waited for a weather window and successfully climbed to the top. On the descent, we were caught in a thunderstorm with snow again. But now we are already in the camp and resting.

The guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov reports from Iran:

Greetings from Iran from "Group X"! For greater acclimatization today we walked to an altitude of 4500 meters. The weather is not pleasing to us, there is always a thunderstorm with snow after lunch. But here they feed us enough to slaughter. Sheep, meats, whatever you want! Tonight we will start in the direction of the summit. We hope for success!

A guide of the 7 Summits Club Alexander Dorojukov sends from Iran:

Greetings from Iran! Today the team of the 7 Summits Club "Group X" moved to the foot of Mount Damavand. In the Iranian Mountaineering Federation we received consultations and issued permits. In the hotel we sorted out our things, we are preparing to go to the base camp tomorrow. Well, and traditionally we eat delicious kebabs. Everything is fine with us, we continue to work according to plan.