Conquering 30 peaks: Ararat is next!

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March 25, 2021

Conquering 30 peaks: Ararat is next!

You still have a taste for adventure and travel in your blood: Then join us! In honour of 30 years of Kazakhstan's Independence, the AlmaU Mountain Club is organising the conquest of 30 peaks.

And for the May holidays we are inviting you on a journey that we are sure you will remember with particular warmth. In the beginning of May the team of Almaty Management University will climb Ararat (5137m)!

Climbing Ararat is both an exciting journey and a trip to another country with a rich culture and tradition, and a serious ascent to one of the world's most famous five-thousanders. 

For those who doubt their fitness: technically the mountain is not that difficult: there are no glaciers or cliffs on it. You will need minimal mountaineering skills to conquer Ararat. 

The project is open to AlmaU MBA and DBA students and graduates, teachers, students and staff.

Requirements: Average physical fitness (sports, trekking, etc.)

All project participants will have to undergo pre-training with a mountain instructor.

 

PROGRAMME FOR ASCENSION TO ARAT 5137 m from 1 to 9 May 2021

 

1 day

 

  • Meeting at Wang airport. Transfer to the hotel.
  • Rest after the flight.
  • Dinner. 
  • Evening briefing with the guide.
  • Night at the hotel.

 

2 day

  • Early rise.
  • Breakfast.
  • Departure from hotel, transfer to Eli village (2200 m) at the foot of Ararat.
  • Trek to Camp 1 (3200 m), 4-5 hours with stops for lunch.
  • Accommodation in tents. Tea. 
  • Rest.
  • Dinner.

 

3 day

  • Acclimatisation.
  • Acclimatisation walk to Camp 2 (4200 m). Ascent and descent takes on average 6-7 hours.
  • Dinner.
  • Night in Camp 1.

 

4 day

  • Breakfast.
  • Trek to Camp 2 (4200 m) 4 hours.
  • Lunch.
  • Free time we may use for checking our personal equipment before climbing the summit.
  • Dinner. 

 

5 day

  • Climbing Ararat.
  • Early rising (about 1:00).
  • Breakfast.
  • Trekking to the summit at 2:00 am.
  • Ascent takes 5-6 hours, descent to Camp 2 (2-3 hours). 
  • Rest. (1 hour).
  • Descent to Camp 1 (3200 m).
  • Dinner. 

6 day

  • Breakfast. Trek to Eli village (2200 m).
  • Transfer to Dogubayazit town.
  • Accommodation at hotel.
  • Rest.
  • Celebration dinner.
  • Night in hotel..

7 day

  • Reserve day for bad weather or on this day there will be a cultural excursion to the sites of Ishak Pasha, Iran Borderi meteorite crater, Noah's Ark Park, Turkic Baths.
  • Night at the hotel.

8 day

  • Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport

 

Cost: 600 euros 

The price includes:

  • Transfers to all destinations
  • Meals at hotel and on route
  • Hotel accommodation and on route
  • Local guide service
  • Group escort services
  • Park fees
  • Medical first aid kit

Not included: 

  • Air tickets
  • Mountaineering insurance
  • Personal equipment

Bonus from the guide: full accompaniment and preparation for the ascent.

Free hikes in our mountains for acclimatisation.

Equipment discount at @outdoor_center_almaty

Prepayment of 150 euros is required for booking. Number of places is limited.

Almaty - Istanbul - Van and back tickets can be purchased now. 

For any further questions, please write on WhatsApp +7 707 436 61 77 (Gulmira).

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