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1-4 August 2010 Mt Damavand South Route
An economy tour for foreign climbers to reduce their cost to Mt Damavand, 4 days shared tour. We offer these kind of tour each year, enabling newcomers to visit the beauties of this magnificent volcano and give them the chance to climb the summit of Iran. We guide many climbing groups and individuals to the summit in this category every summer and we share our experience to give you best chance of success.

Mt. Damavand in Summer

Interested foreign group and individuals may join this shared tour, contact for more info. We offer the best competitive price for this tour, book your place in advance and get the benefit of this economy tour.

Booking
To make sure of your palce in this tour, it is requierd to registrer and finish the registration procedure before 1 July 2010.

Mt Damavand Private Tours
In case you like more orivacy, we can suggest our private tailor made tours for your outdoor tourism activity with our excellent services and qualified teams to support teams and individuals in private custom designed categories.
Note, We do not publish our private tours in events calendar.

More Information
• The dateit is not flexible, it is set for 1-4 August 2010
• It is better to apply to be registered in this tour ASAP
• You must be fit enough for such a tour.
• The tour is based on for a min of 4 participant, but we may be a little flexible for the numbers.
• Contact for more info: Sherppa[at]gmail.com
• See also Terms of Payment in MDG.

4 Days Shared Tour Itinerary 1-4 August 2010
Damavand South route .

Day 1 - Arrival Day - 1 August 2010
Transfer from Tehran hotel or International Airport (IKA ) to: Camp1 Polour Hut, 2270 m, just rest in the hut for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises and no pollution of Tehran weather, over night in Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day - 2 August 2010
Transfer from Camp1 to Camp2 Base, as far as car can go, and by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3, over night in Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Summit Day - 3 August 2010
Team start climbing at about 5 am towards Summit, and then return back to camp3 and stay the night in New Hut.

Day 4– Return Day - 4 August 2010
We descend down to camp2, drive to camp1 and then to Tehran, tour ends.

Included
• Permit fee for foreign climbers
• Accomedation in Camp1 Hut, it is a quite good hostel/lodge
• Accomedation in Camp3 New Hut, inestead of shelter
Camp3 New Hut is the best place for accomedation in the area
• All land transfers to and from Tehran
Transfer from IKA Airport or hotel to Camp1 Polour Camp and back
Transfer from Camp1 - Polour Camp to Camp2 Base Camp and back
• Camp1 Hut & Camp3 New Hut charges
• Porters/mules to carry your equipments from Camp2 Base Camp to Camp3 New Hut
• Experienced guide
• Hot meal in camps, breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drink & cooking gear
• Lunch box during the day
• Hotel booking in Tehran
• Sleeping bag and tent if necessary

Not included
(But we may arrange it for you.)
This is the land only itinerary, please make your own way to the tour starting point.
• Termal Spring
• Domestic Flights
• Hotel charges

Damavand Base Camp, Photo by Ardeshir Soltani

Base Camp Damavand, Iran
Photo by Ardeshir Soltani

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GPS Waypoint
Mt Damavand GPS Landmarks
Mount Damavand south face GPS measurments waypoints and landmarks, ( 29 May 2006 - 6 June 2006 - 31 Aug 2007 ) .
You can download this print frindly text file: GPS Landmark Damavand South Face For Print
If you intend to climb Mt Damavand, the safest, the best , and the quickest way form Tehran is:
Tehran > Polour Camp > Base Camp > Bargah Sevom Camp > Damavand Summit , and fallow the same way back for your return. if you have enough time and energy left ! also visit this interesting place Icefall of damavand 5100 M .

Mt Damavand Maps and Signs

1- Tehran East Public Coach Station ( Terminal Shargh )
A place to find a car or a bus towards mt damavand
35-43-25 N
51-31-07 E
1314 m

2- Polour Camp 2,270 m - 7,447 ft
damavand camp 1 - Polour camp . A good place for your rest , when you go to or come from damavand , new Iranian Mount Federation Complex Camp
35-50-50 N
52-03-36 E
2270 m

3- Pol Moon ( Akbar Jojeh)
( optional - if you travel from Tehran to Damavand , you do not need this landmark )
35-53-25 N
52-11-53 E
1683 m

4- Reyneh
( optional - if you travel from Tehran to Damavand , you do not need this landmark )
35-52-58 N
52-09-58 E
2078 m

5- Gravel Road Junction 1
start of gravel road to base camp damavand , you may start climbing to damavand from here , specially when it is imposible to use the gravel road by car because of snow and ice condition . If you travel either from Tehran or north of Iran to mount damavand , you will come to this junction anyway.
35-52-47 N
52-07-16 E
2458 m

6- Gravel Road Junction 2
turn right here to goto damavand base camp.
35-52-29 N
52-06-13 E
2778 m

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7- Base Camp 3,040 m - 9,973 ft
Base camp ( Farsi Name Gosfand Sara), in this area there is a shelter , a mosque and a sheepfold , Strong cars like 4WD Jeeps carry you to this place. During summer you can find water and some food here , but I recommend to use your own. You may find mule and porter to carry your equipments to the next camp. Rember that in other seasons damavand base camp is walkout and almost resticted . This camp is not suitable for use in summer , because it is too crowded and too dirty, for acclimatization you may use camp1 or Camp3 instead and stay one night there If you need more time to acclimatize.
See also Warning to climbers.
Farsi name for this camp is Gosfand Sara which means sheepfold.
35-54-10 N
52-06-34 E
3040 m

8- First Sign
35-54-26 N
52-06-23 E
3172 m

9- Statues Ridge
interesting place to take some photo of damavand Volcanic Statues
35-54-36 N
52-06-19 E
3247 m

10- River 1
( Second Sign - Cross the river to the left ) damavand seasonal river , it is usually dry in summer
35-54-53 N
52-06-14 E
3423 m

11- River 2
( Third Sign - Cross the river to the right ) same damavand seasonal river
35-55-18 N
52-06-16 E
3688 m

12- Sang e Du Shakh ( Forth Sign )
35-55-42 N
52-06-31 E
4055 m

13- Bargah Sevom Camp 4,220 m - 13,845 ft
damavand camp3 - bargah sevom camp Iranian Mount Federation Camp / Shelter . Bargah Sevom GPS Landmark ( 29 May 2006 ) place for night rest , when you go to damavand summit, you better stay at least one night here , one extra night at this place for acclimatization is perfect. This shelter is too crowded to be suitable for use in summer, you may use your own tent for better comfort and privacy. You may find water, some food , rent tent and sleeping bag at this place ( summer only), but it is recommended to bring and use your own equipments .
35-55-54 N
52-06-30 E
4220 m

14- Beginning of First Ridge
35-56-18 N
52-06-36 E
4531 m

15- End of first Ridge ( change ridge to the left )
35-56-39 N
52-06-32 E
4912 m

Icefall ( optional )
ice fall of mount damavand GPS landmark 31 Aug 2007
35-56-48 N
52-06-40 E
5100M

16- Beginning of Sulphuric Area
35-56-41 N
52-06-30 E
4947 m

17- Memorial Sign ( Late Mohsen Ghanbari )
35-56-47 N
52-06-32 E
5080 m

18- Flat area sign post
You have about half an hour hard work from here !
35-56-56 N
52-06-35 E
5232 m

19- Top of Sang P e s t a n ( Fake Summit )
Get ready for sulphuric smell of damavand !
35-57-05 N
52-06-37 E
5400 m

20- Last Sulphuric Hill
35-57-08 N
52-06-37 E
5436 m

21- Beginning of Summit Rocks
35-57-18 N
52-06-41 E
5562 m

22- South Face Summit
congratulate you have done it ! this is mount damavand summit. mount damavand south face summit GPS landmark ( 6 June 2006 )
35-57-19 N
52-06-37 E
5621 m

35-57-19 N
52-06-37 E
5640 m (damavand new GPS measurement on Friday 31 Aug 2007 )

23- Highest Rock i
n Damavand South Face Summit 5,671 Meters - 18,605
35-57-19 N
52-06-36 E
5626 m ( 6 June 2006 )

35-57-19 N
52-06-36 E
5645 m (damavand new GPS measurement on Friday 31 Aug 2007 )

Note:
Regarding the height of Mount Damavand , I believe hand held GPS unit results are not so accurate to refer to as a reliable reference , and I think it worth to do some accurate measurements with some sophisticated equipments like advanced differential GPS on damavand . ( Last edited by Sherpa on 2 Sep 2007 )

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All Camps
All Mount Damavand Camps
Mt damavand has 16 routes , 4 of these routes are popular, each with a shelter/camp at about 4000m . The north face has an extra shelter at 5000m , the most popular side is the south face, most climber start their ascent to the damavand summit from south route . In this topic I will introduce All camps of Mount Damavand in diffrent routes in details,

Mt Damavand South Route Camp 1 - Polour Camp
Latitude 35--50--50 N
Longitude 52--03--36 E
Altitude 2270 m -- 7447 ft
Distance from Tehran 1-2 hours by car (80Km)
Distance to Camp 2 - Base Camp 1 hour by car

Polour Camp is a new established Iran Climbing Federation Camp near Haraz Road in Polour village, it is the best resting place for Iranian and foreign climbers who intend to climb Mt Damavand from calsic south route or west route of mt damavand. Haraz Road is one of the main roads which connects Tehran to Caspian Sea in north of Iran in Mazandaran state , this main road passes by mt damavand through beautiful Haraz Valley closed to Haraz River.

Mt Damavand South Route Camp1 Polour Camp 2270 m

Mt Damavand South Route Camp 2 - Base Camp
Latitude 35-54-10 N
Longitude 52-06-34 E
Altitude 3040 m - 9973 ft
Distance from Camp1 - Polour Camp 1 hour by car
Ascent to Camp3 - Bargah Sevom 3-5 hours
Descent from Camp3 - Bargah Sevom 2 -3 hours

Base camp ( Farsi Name Gosfand Sara), in this area there is a shelter , a mosque and a sheepfold , Strong cars like 4WD Jeeps carry you to this place, you may stay one night at this place for acclimatization If you live in a city near the sea level . During summer you can find water and some food here , but I sagest you use your own .You may find mule and porter to carry your equipments to the next camp. Rember that in other seasons damavand base camp is walkout and almost resticted . This camp is not suitable for use in summer , because it is too crowded and too dirty in summer. See also
Warning to climbers.

Mt Damavand South Route Camp2 - Base Camp 3040m

Mt Damavand South Route Camp 3 - Bargah Sevom
Latitude 35-55-54 N
Longitude 52-06-30 E
Altitude 4,220 m - 13,845 ft
Distance from Camp2 - Base Camp 3-5 hours
Ascent to damavand summit 5-7 hours
Descent from damavand summit 2- 4 hours

Bargah Sevom Camp / Shelter is the last camp in the south route of damavand, it belongs to Iran Mount Federation, during summer it is too crowded to be suitable to use, you may use your own tent for better comfort and privacy. You may find water, some food , rent tent and sleeping bag at this place (summer only , but it is recommended to bring and use your own equipments . A new camp is under construction in this area and will be ready late summer 2008 .Remember that there is no other camp or shelter from this point upwards in the south route of mount Damavand.

Mt Damavand South Route Camp 3 - Bargah Sevom Camp 4220 m

Mt Damavand North East Route Camp
Called Takht e Fereydoun Camp
Farsi name Panagah Takht e Fereydoun

Mt Damavand West Route Camps
Called Simorgh Camp
Farsi name Panagah Simorgh
Simorgh means Roc
Roc is a gigantic legendary bird , said to carry off elephants and other large beasts for food . It is mentioned in the famous collection of Iranian tales.

Mt Damavand North Route Camps
Camp 1 at 4000m
Camp 2 at 5000m

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Equipment
Climbing Equipment for Mount Damavand

To enjoy a safe hike to mount damavand it is crucial to bring the proper equipment. Some of the most important things to bring are listed below, you are not required to bring everything on this list , there are a lot of options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, we recommend you to go around, do some research, use your experience to find the best gear. Remember the size and the weight is important.

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Climbing Equipment
Optional - GPS , Compass , Altimeter . Helpful to find out your way.
Mobile Telephone , Mp3 Player , whistle .
Medium size Swiss Army knife, (Keep the knife simple) .
Ski or trekking poles. Helpful for balance when carrying a heavy pack or if you have knee problems.
Camera. We recommend a small instant or point and shoot cameras, ie simple and light digital cameras .
Flashlight Alothough I do not suggest you hike damavand during nighttime, a flash light is highly recommended in any season and essential outside of the peak season . Most people choose head lamps, as they leave both of your hands free. Headlamp , Sugg:LED Petzl, ie MYO XP.

Footwear
Proper shoes . The rocky, steep terrain in some sections of damavand and the potential of sudden, strong wind gusts are reasons to bring proper hiking shoes .
Light hiking boots or trekking shoes: Lightweight, high comfort. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. Comfort is key in buying boots. Spend a little extra time walking around the store or take them home and wear them around your house to make sure that it fits right. A little big is always better than a little small.
Optional- Gaiters. Please make sure your gaiters fit around the boot without being to tight around the boot.
Wool or Pile Socks. Heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots. It is very important to buy new socks regularly as they lose their cushioning over time.
Liner Socks , smooth thin wool, nylon to be worn next to the skin. This reduces the incidence of blisters and hotspots and helps the outer sock last longer before needing to be changed. They should fit well with your heavyweight socks.

Technical Clothing
Proper clothes. Bring proper protection against low temperatures and strong winds of damavand. It is usually below zero at the summit, and strong winds often make it seem even colder. Bring wind gear, as weather conditions can change very quickly in the mount dammavand. Gloves are recommended both against the coldness and for hiking the steep, rocky passages.
Lightweight Underwear , tops & bottoms, other synthetic or wool. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single layer in warmer conditions and double layer for colder). Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One white top for intense sunny days on the glacier and one dark top for faster drying gives the most versatility.
Expedition weight underwear top or fleece vest. For extra warmth.Fleece/Synthetic jacket. Mid- to Heavyweight pile (Polartec 200-300 depending upon cold tolerance). A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
Fleece/Synthetic pants. Midweight pile (Polartec 200) with full separating side zippers (This is very important for ventilation and for ease of dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of a climb).
Down or Synthetic Jacket. A warm jacket with attached hood. It can be very cold high on the mountain.
Gore-Tex or Synthetic rain/snow shell pants & shell jacket with hood . For the jacket we highly recommend a full front zipper, a roomy rather than snug fit and underarm zips which go well below the armpit. We also require full separating side zippers on the pants.

Handwear
Synthetic gloves. Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit comfortably inside mitts. A heavier fleece will do a better job of keeping hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene .
Shell Mitts w/ single liner. Seam Taped, GoreTex. We recommend that your mitts do not have a smooth or slippery palm surface. Make sure that you can fit one of your gloves inside the mitten with the shell over the top, three layers total.

Headwear
Warm Lightweight pile/wool hat . Hat should cover ears.
Balaclava. Look for a simple lightweight model.
Baseball cap or other sun hat. One with a good visor to shade the nose and eyes. Synthetic is nice as it dries quickly.
Glacier glasses with Side Covers. Regular sunglasses are usually not sufficient. 100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers, leashes, and a nose guard is particularly helpful. No more than 8% light transmission. If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses—it is a good idea to have these with “photo-gray” or equivalent light-sensitive material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (gray or amber).
Bandana. Used to shade your neck.

Personal Equipment
Main Backpack. (Internal frame pack) expandable to a minimum of 5,500-6,000 cu.in. Keep it simple and light, avoid unnecessary things which add weight.
Small Backpack (attacking Backpack).
Sleeping Bag. High quality with hood to at least -10C . If you sleep cold bring a warmer bag. Goose down preferred over synthetic for bulk & weight. If well-cared-for, a down bag will last much longer than a synthetic bag. It should be roomy enough for comfortable sleeping but snug enough for efficient heat retention.
Optional-Compression stuff sack. Necessary to reduce volume when packing a sleeping bag.
Optional-One Self-Inflating Pad. One 3/4 or full length. If you are over 6’ a long is recommended. Make sure to include a valve stem and patch repair kit for your Therma-Rest.
One Closed-Cell foam pad. Full length closed cell is recommended.
Cooking gear:Cup: 12-16oz. plastic insulated mug with snap-on lid (retains heat well and is spill-resistant in the tent).Spoon: Good quality tough plastic (lexan). You do not need a plastic knife and fork.Bowl: Deep plastic with 2-3 cup capacity. Recommended: Tupperware 3 cup bowl.
Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin (Extra Strength Excedrin is best), Antibiotic ointment, Moleskin, molefoam,waterproof first-aid tape, athletic tape, Band-Aids, personal prescriptions, etc.
The guides will have extensive first-aid kits, so leave anything extra behind. Please let your guide know about any medical issues before the climb.
Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better, small tubes. Make sure that the sun screen is not older than 6 months.
Sunscreen older than six months loses half of its SPF rating.
Lipscreen. SPF 30 . Not older than 6 months.
Water Bottles: 1.5 liters minimum capacity.Purification tablets.
Toiletry bag. Include tolielt paper . Purell or other alcohol handsanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste , deodorant.
Optional-2 Trash Compactor bags. To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry.
Trash Compactor bags are made from a heavier plastic.

Travel clothes
For Women-Long lightweight over-coat. Long sleeves and length below knee worn over jeans, other pants or a long skirt.- Head Scarf. To be worn tied under chin to cover hair, head and neck.
For Men- Long sleeved shirts and long pants. Requested by costoms of mondesty, shorts are not recommended. Tee-shirts may be worn while trekking/climbing.

Food
Particularly on the trails like mount damavand where there are few mountain huts, it is important to bring enough water and food. Also, it is a good idea to carry down all your garbage although there are garbage bins on mount damavand south route.

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Climbing
Find more technical info for climbing Mt Damavand Iran in:
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Climbing Mount Damavand Iran
Climbing mount damavand 5671 m , Iran's highest and most prominent mountain, can make a lifelong memories . Damavand itself may look more attractive from afar than from close up, but the views on clear days and the experience of climbing damavand with a group of equally minded hikers from around the world are very rewarding.

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When to climb Damavand ?
Best climbing season for damavand
June, July and August are the best climbing season for damavand. During these three months, the damavand footpath is usually free of snow, the weather is relatively mild, access by public transportation is easy but the mountain shelters are crowded. Everybody without much hiking experience is strongly advised to tackle the mountain during this climbing season.

When not to climb Damavand!
Off Season
Mountain shelters are open for use in all climbing seasons in Iran. While there is usually little snow on mount damavand , even during summer temperatures at the summit drops to far below zero eg down to -25C at night.Only experienced hikers with a strong urge to avoid the crowd, should consider the Off Season ascent to damavand .From October to around mid May climbing to the Damavand summit is highly perilous due to extreme wind and weather conditions, snow, ice and other risks.

Iranian new year holydays and Weekends
Iranian new year called Nowroz , 21 March to 2 April, is not recommended for damavand climbing , during this time you can not find public transport , and the roads are in the worst possible trafic condition.

How to climb Damavand ? Is it difficult ?
The ascent to the damavand summit does not require any major climbing skills. Only at some points, the terrain is steep and rocky. A few signs along the trail show the hikers the way. However, the main challenge of the climb is the fact that the air gets notably thinner as you gain altitude.

The Crowds
Climbing mount damavand is very popular not only among the Iranians, but also among foreign tourists, who seem to make up less than a fifth of all hikers. The peak season for climbing mount damavand is during the school vacations which last from around 20 June to 23 Sep. The peak of the peak is reached about 6 August, It is recommended to avoid climbing in this period .In order to encounter neither too large nor too small crowds, we suggest you to climb mt damavand on a weekday in the first half of July before the start of the crowd. The downside of a climb in early July is the weather, which tends to be somewhat more unstable than later in the season.

Routes
Mount damavand has 16 routes , 4 of these routes ( south north east and west ) are popular, each with a shelter at about 4000m .The north face has an extra shelter at 5000m , the most popular side is the south face, most climber start their ascent to the damavand summit from south route.

South Route
It is easily accessible from Tehran or north of Iran , the short way from Tehran to the Damavand through Haraz main road make southern approach best Trail . This is by far the easiest and the best side, the ascent to the summit is also shorter .

Altitude Sickness
The human body requires some time to adjust to a sudden increase of altitude, otherwise there is a risk of headache, dizziness and nausea. Quite a few people, who climb mount damavand, fall victim to altitude sickness. To avoid altitude sickness, you are advised to tackle the mountain at a slow pace and make frequent breaks. An overnight stay at Bargah Sevom Camp is recommended as opposed to a straight climb to the top. There are no bottles of oxygen, available at mountain hut, you may bring your own as an effective tool in preventing and fighting altitude sickness.

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Climbing Equipment
Optional - GPS , Compass , Altimeter . Helpful to find out your way.
Mobile Telephone , Mp3 Player , whistle .
Medium size Swiss Army knife, (Keep the knife simple) .
Ski or trekking poles. Helpful for balance when carrying a heavy pack or if you have knee problems.
Camera. We recommend a small instant or point and shoot cameras, ie simple and light digital cameras .
Flashlight Alothough I do not suggest you hike damavand during nighttime, a flash light is highly recommended in any season and essential outside of the peak season . Most people choose head lamps, as they leave both of your hands free. Headlamp , Sugg:LED Petzl, ie MYO XP.

Footwear
Proper shoes . The rocky, steep terrain in some sections of damavand and the potential of sudden, strong wind gusts are reasons to bring proper hiking shoes .
Light hiking boots or trekking shoes: Lightweight, high comfort. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. Comfort is key in buying boots. Spend a little extra time walking around the store or take them home and wear them around your house to make sure that it fits right. A little big is always better than a little small.
Optional- Gaiters. Please make sure your gaiters fit around the boot without being to tight around the boot.
Wool or Pile Socks. Heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots. It is very important to buy new socks regularly as they lose their cushioning over time.
Liner Socks , smooth thin wool, nylon to be worn next to the skin. This reduces the incidence of blisters and hotspots and helps the outer sock last longer before needing to be changed. They should fit well with your heavyweight socks.

Technical Clothing
Proper clothes. Bring proper protection against low temperatures and strong winds of damavand. It is usually below zero at the summit, and strong winds often make it seem even colder. Bring wind gear, as weather conditions can change very quickly in the mount dammavand. Gloves are recommended both against the coldness and for hiking the steep, rocky passages.
Lightweight Underwear , tops & bottoms, other synthetic or wool. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single layer in warmer conditions and double layer for colder). Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One white top for intense sunny days on the glacier and one dark top for faster drying gives the most versatility.
Expedition weight underwear top or fleece vest. For extra warmth.Fleece/Synthetic jacket. Mid- to Heavyweight pile (Polartec 200-300 depending upon cold tolerance). A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
Fleece/Synthetic pants. Midweight pile (Polartec 200) with full separating side zippers (This is very important for ventilation and for ease of dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of a climb).
Down or Synthetic Jacket. A warm jacket with attached hood. It can be very cold high on the mountain.
Gore-Tex or Synthetic rain/snow shell pants & shell jacket with hood . For the jacket we highly recommend a full front zipper, a roomy rather than snug fit and underarm zips which go well below the armpit. We also require full separating side zippers on the pants.

Handwear
Synthetic gloves. Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit comfortably inside mitts. A heavier fleece will do a better job of keeping hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene .
Shell Mitts w/ single liner. Seam Taped, GoreTex. We recommend that your mitts do not have a smooth or slippery palm surface. Make sure that you can fit one of your gloves inside the mitten with the shell over the top, three layers total.

Headwear
Warm Lightweight pile/wool hat . Hat should cover ears.
Balaclava. Look for a simple lightweight model.
Baseball cap or other sun hat. One with a good visor to shade the nose and eyes. Synthetic is nice as it dries quickly.
Glacier glasses with Side Covers. Regular sunglasses are usually not sufficient. 100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers, leashes, and a nose guard is particularly helpful. No more than 8% light transmission. If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses—it is a good idea to have these with “photo-gray” or equivalent light-sensitive material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (gray or amber).
Bandana. Used to shade your neck.

Personal Equipment
Main Backpack. (Internal frame pack) expandable to a minimum of 5,500-6,000 cu.in. Keep it simple and light, avoid unnecessary things which add weight.
Small Backpack (attacking Backpack).
Sleeping Bag. High quality with hood to at least -10C . If you sleep cold bring a warmer bag. Goose down preferred over synthetic for bulk & weight. If well-cared-for, a down bag will last much longer than a synthetic bag. It should be roomy enough for comfortable sleeping but snug enough for efficient heat retention.
Optional-Compression stuff sack. Necessary to reduce volume when packing a sleeping bag.
Optional-One Self-Inflating Pad. One 3/4 or full length. If you are over 6’ a long is recommended. Make sure to include a valve stem and patch repair kit for your Therma-Rest.
One Closed-Cell foam pad. Full length closed cell is recommended.
Cooking gear:Cup: 12-16oz. plastic insulated mug with snap-on lid (retains heat well and is spill-resistant in the tent).Spoon: Good quality tough plastic (lexan). You do not need a plastic knife and fork.Bowl: Deep plastic with 2-3 cup capacity. Recommended: Tupperware 3 cup bowl.
Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin (Extra Strength Excedrin is best), Antibiotic ointment, Moleskin, molefoam,waterproof first-aid tape, athletic tape, Band-Aids, personal prescriptions, etc.
The guides will have extensive first-aid kits, so leave anything extra behind. Please let your guide know about any medical issues before the climb.
Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better, small tubes. Make sure that the sun screen is not older than 6 months.
Sunscreen older than six months loses half of its SPF rating.
Lipscreen. SPF 30 . Not older than 6 months.
Water Bottles: 1.5 liters minimum capacity.Purification tablets.
Toiletry bag. Include tolielt paper . Purell or other alcohol handsanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste , deodorant.
Optional-2 Trash Compactor bags. To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry.
Trash Compactor bags are made from a heavier plastic.

Travel clothes
For Women-Long lightweight over-coat. Long sleeves and length below knee worn over jeans, other pants or a long skirt.- Head Scarf. To be worn tied under chin to cover hair, head and neck.
For Men- Long sleeved shirts and long pants. Requested by costoms of mondesty, shorts are not recommended. Tee-shirts may be worn while trekking/climbing.

Food
Particularly on the trails like mount damavand where there are few mountain huts, it is important to bring enough water and food. Also, it is a good idea to carry down all your garbage although there are garbage bins on mount damavand south route.

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