Weather condition in mount Damavand is harsh and severe in winter time. Since the end of October we expect snow fall in high altitudes, which means the condition is considered like winter. The temperature stays sub-zero till next June far up in Damavand.

The south route of Damavand is the easiest route to access during winter. This route is not technically difficult, but still challenging in extreme conditions of very high altitude. Indeed, those people who have previous experience of winter mountaineering and are physically fit have more chance to reach to the summit, while the stable weather condition is an important factor, too.

Among the serious obstacles to summit Damavand in winter time are strong wind and freezing cold in altitude that sometimes reaches to -40°C! So, it is required to be well-equipped for this winter ascent.

As a classic winter package, our winter guided tour has been planned for six days in south face. Meanwhile, we recommend you to take a +4000m peak in Middle Alborz to be warmed up and acclimatized before departing for Mt Damavand.

Six days

Winter mountaineering of Damavand from south route is not technically difficult, but it is still challenging in extreme conditions of very high altitude. Basic skills in using crampons and alpine ice axe, good physical condition and previous experience of winter mountaineering are necessary for winter ascent of Damavand.

Day 1 : Checking our gears and providing any left item in the equipment checklist; Two-three hours drive from Tehran to Poloor village (2350m) in south side of Damavand; Overnight in the local house or lodge

Days 2-5 : We consider these 4 days for acclimatization and summit push, when we look for a weather window; Overnight inside the mountain refuge/tent

Day 6 : Descent to Goosfandsara (3000 m) and Rayneh village (2080m); Drive to Ab-e-Garm for relaxing in spa; Three hours drive back to Tehran

Each year, from early November to the next April, we expect snow fall and sub-zero temperature in high altitudes of Damavand. During the mentioned period, we consider the conditions of the ascent like a winter mountaineering.

Even though we are ready to organize this package as a private guided plan at any time that suits you, but we are offering an special price on our group guided tours at the following dates :

• Sunday January 31^st, 2010
• Friday March 12^th, 2010

One night in local house or lodge; Four nights in camp or mountain refuge