Mt. Damavand

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Mt. Damavand

Mt. Damavand

Mt. Damavand (5671m) is on the left, and the 2 snowy peaks on the right are Mehrchal (3920m) and to the left of it Pirezankaloom (3850m). (1/26/2009)
kamran
on Feb 21, 2009 7:21 am
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nader

nader - Feb 23, 2009 9:42 am - Voted 10/10

Kaasoonak

Loved your pictures, thanks,

The double summits just below the gondola are Kaasoonak 3691 m & Shidar Kesh 3640 m. These peaks sit on the south side of the 3100 m Yoonezaa Pass which goes from Fasham to the Laar Plain. Fortunately the area is environmentally protected and entering it needs a permit.

To the right of Damavand you see what looks like a tiny bump. This bump is actually the 3820 m Asbi Kaalak (Aasemaan Kooh) Peak. This is a very impressive peak and when viewed from Laar Plain it looks like a giant. In this view, however, it is completely dwarfed by Damavand!

kamran

kamran - Feb 23, 2009 1:24 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Kaasoonak

Thanks for your votes and comments.
As you see the north face of Kaasoonak is a vast area with nice slopes. Long time ago there was a plan to build a ski resort there, but apparently the project was canceled because of the environmental pollution it would cause.

nader

nader - Feb 23, 2009 4:28 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Kaasoonak

Wow,

Would have made a fantastic ski slope but I am glad for environmental reasons, it was not done. It is better to expand the Shemshak, Dizin & Tochal areas.

I sent you a private message a few days ago, check your inbox.

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