Thursday, September 25, 2008

Sahand Mountains - Kamal summit - Part 1

Sahand is a massive, heavily eroded stratovolcano in northwestern Iran. At 3,707 m, it is the highest mountain in the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan. It is one of the highest mountains in Iranian Azerbaijan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country. The Sahand Mountains are directly south of Tabriz, the highest peak of which is "Jam Daqi" at an altitude of 3,750 m. Approximately 17 peaks can be accounted for as being over 3,000 m. in height. Due to the presence of a variety of flora and fauna, the Sahand Mountains are known as the bride of mountains in Iran. Our plan is climbing to “Kamal” one of the Sahand summits.

Frozen grass

Frozen stones

Kamal summit

"Goch Goli" lake





"Jam Daqi" summit, view from "Kamal" summit

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