A.D.Mountaineering

This is how we used to do it! For example Cave Exploring with little to no equipment but with a great deal of motivation and a strong sense of adventurism. In contrast the newer generation requires a great deal of effort just to “get up” early enough in the morning to make the trip, not to mention requiring from detailed…

At 5671m, The Majestic Dome of Iran.

A.D.Mountaineering – Remote Outreach Initiative (ADM-ROI) A.D. Mountaineering is a private mountaineering club which I established in 2006. Later in 2008 and following several mountaineering trips to more distant regions of my country, I have had the opportunity to meet some of the resilient people living within these areas, and gain a better understand of their way of life. This…

December 14, 2018 Photography Note The Season of Colors Autumn is here once again. This is perhaps the preferred season for landscape photography, as it provides the opportunity to see an array of colors throughout the natural landscape. However, the time period to see this natural wonder is rather limited particularly in the mountainous regions. It is also within these…

October 29, 2018 Climbing Note It is generally agreed that climbing in remote areas requires a minimum of three climbers in order to be safe. Solo climbing especially in remote regions can have a higher risk, particularly if an emergency arises. However; I have always felt that solo climbing represents the end range of climbing, and it can be such…

October 18, 2018 Cycling Note Cycling is perhaps the best form of complementary exercises for the sport of mountaineering. It represents an highly effective cardiovascular exercise, helping to significantly improves VO2 max at a higher altitude, further enhancing high altitude performance. In fact through routine power based interval training, preferably at altitudes higher than 2000m, high altitude climbing performance (+4000m)…