Mt. ARARAT
Rising from the common borders of Turkey, Iran and Armenia, Mt. Ağrı (Ararat), an inactive volcano capped year around with ice and snow, reaches 5137 meters/16,854 feet above sea level. The Old Testament records that it was on this mountain that Noah's Ark came to rest after the deluge. Climbing the spectacular mountain is a challenging and rewarding experience. In the summer, the weather in the area and on Mt. Ağrı itself is sunny, warm and dry. However, in the winter and spring, cold and harsh conditions prevail, and mountain climbers occasionnaly face blizzards and turbulent weather. July, August and september are the months when most world mountain climbers come to the area and when the climb up Ağrı is most enjoyable. Despite the usual sunny and clear weather prevails above 3000 meters/9843 feet. The Southern face of the mountain offers the easiest and safest ascent to the summit with the best routes and communication, transportation and safety considerations.
WARNING !!! It is not advised to climb this mountain alone and without a specialist and master local guide !!! Also, you are advised to have water-proof synthetic outfits, snow-boots. Have yourself medically checked-up and, in the meantime, you have to be up to and trained for difficult trekking !!! By the way, the guides of Doğubeyazıt Mountaineering Club, are guiding to the groups and individuals of every age. BUT, YOU HAVE TO OBEY THE RULES !!!
The Trabzon-Erzurum-Teheran international transit highway, an excellent asphalt road, skirts the Western and Southern flanks of Ağrı before heading into Iran. Dogubayazit, 270 kms./168 miles from Erzurum, and nearby Iğdır, the two closest towns to the mountain, are situated on this route. Daily planes, trains, and buses connect Erzurum with Ankara.
WARNING !!! It is not advised to climb this mountain alone and without a specialist and master local guide !!! Also, you are advised to have water-proof synthetic outfits, snow-boots. Have yourself medically checked-up and, in the meantime, you have to be up to and trained for difficult trekking !!! By the way, the guides of Doğubeyazıt Mountaineering Club, are guiding to the groups and individuals of every age. BUT, YOU HAVE TO OBEY THE RULES !!!
The Trabzon-Erzurum-Teheran international transit highway, an excellent asphalt road, skirts the Western and Southern flanks of Ağrı before heading into Iran. Dogubayazit, 270 kms./168 miles from Erzurum, and nearby Iğdır, the two closest towns to the mountain, are situated on this route. Daily planes, trains, and buses connect Erzurum with Ankara.
: 13 Sep 2006/08:40 GMT |
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