RUBENİS TURİZM & SEYAHAT ACENTASI
TURSAB Belge No: 6927

Mount Ararat (5137m) Winter Summit Activity

Winter Climb to the Summit of Turkey

18,500
Min: 10 Max: 15 Person
Difficulty
7 Day 6 Night

Mount Ararat, one of the highest points in Turkey, combines the majesty and harshness of nature. Reaching 5137 metres, this impressive volcanic mountain is a centre of attraction for climbers who want to test both their physical and mental endurance. Climbing the mountain in winter presents much greater challenges and excitement than climbing in summer. However, this experience can turn into an unforgettable adventure with the right equipment, knowledge and preparation.

Mount Ararat winter climbing is suitable for experienced climbers. Mountaineers who have previous winter mountaineering experience at altitudes of 3000 metres and above, who are familiar with the use of technical equipment and emergency procedures, and who have good mental-physical endurance can participate.

If you meet the necessary conditions to participate, you can make your application with a self-introduction letter to info@gezibol.com.

Conditions for participation in the activity:

 

Proof of training in Winter Mountaineering (including safety systems etc. advanced techniques)

At least 2 winter summits of 3,000 metres and above.

Having made at least 2 summer summits of 4,000 metres and above.

Completion of technical and camping equipment suitable for heavy winter conditions.

 

In your application letter;

Specify where you received your training (club or instructor) or a reference (club or instructor).

Brief reports of winter and summer mountain climbs (specify mountain, date, with whom you climbed, club, guide and technical equipment used).

Confirmation that you have equipment suitable for heavy winter conditions; boots, tent, overalls, bag, clothing (inner layer- outer layer)... briefly summarise your situation.

 

 

1. Day

BULUŞMA

We ask you to be in Van at 12.00 noon at the latest. Our activity will start at this time. After meeting in Van, we will have breakfast and make our preparations and move to Doğubayazıt; we will stay at the hotel tonight.

Accomodation

Hotel

2. Day

3200 M CAMP

In the morning we will move to Çevirme Village to reach the mountain. A hard activity will start from here. We'll move to campsite 3,200 with our camp load. A tough hike awaits us before the camp. We'll set up our first camp at 3,200.

Accomodation

Tent

3. Day

4200-Meter Camp

We will climb from 3,200 metres to 4,200 metres with the camp load at a time to be decided according to the weather conditions and we will throw our camp. It will be a climb that requires a very good condition.

Accomodation

Tent

4. Day

Summit day

If the weather conditions are favourable, we will move for the summit. Depending on the weather conditions, we will be ready at the time determined by the climbing leader and start climbing. Stay at 4200 after the summit.

Accomodation

Tent

5. Day

Back to the hotel

In case of summiting the previous day, 4200m camp will be collected and we will move directly to Çevirme Village; a long descent awaits us. The reward of the day is that we will stay at the hotel and sleep in our comfortable beds :)

 

Accomodation

Hotel

6. Day

Reserve Day

Due to winter conditions, sudden changes in weather conditions and other unforeseen reasons, we have two reserve days in case the summit cannot be made on the day specified in the programme.

 

Costs Included

Guidance

Hotel accommodation

All transfers from Van Ferit Melen Airport to the mountain

Travel insurance

Costs Not Included

Istanbul-Van return flight tickets

All food and drinks on the mountain and in the city

Private expenditure

Ruins

Other Costs

*Depending on the weather conditions, the programme may be attempted on 18 or 19 March, so please buy your return tickets for 20 March after 16:00.

*In case of early end of the activity, we can reschedule our return to the previous days.

*This climb will be done with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 11 people (guides are not included).

*Climbing will be done completely in alpine style; mules will not be used; carrying the camp load is entirely on the participant's own.

*Nutrition on the mountain; the supply, transport and cooking of food and beverages belongs to the participant.

*Full fee is requested for last minute cancellations (5 days before the start of the activity)

Van Ferit Melen Havaalanı

Walking Stick

Walking Stick
It shares and reduces the load on the legs with every movement, such as loss of balance and swaying while walking

Backpack 25-30 Lt

Backpack 25-30 Lt
It should ensure that the load is carried close to the body and can be balanced on the hips and legs.

Gaiters

Gaiters
Gaiters are used to cover the gap between the pant leg and the boot. They prevent rain, dew, mud, and snow from soaking the pant leg, socks, and boots, and are made from waterproof and breathable fabrics.

Boots (at least 4/3 sole)

Boots (at least 4/3 sole)
The ankle area should be high to protect and support the ankle. It should have a Vibram-style treaded sole to provide grip on mud and snow. It should have straps that connect the sole to the upper leather part.

Helmet

Helmet
It provides protection by reducing the energy of impacts and collisions.

Gloves

Gloves
Our body's tendency to reduce blood flow to the hands and feet in very cold weather makes our fingers perhaps the hardest extremities to keep warm. For this reason, we should not separate them from us.

Hat

Hat
Your uncovered head acts almost like a radiator. More than half of your body’s total heat loss occurs from here.

Beanie

Beanie
As the body cools, blood flow to the legs and arms will decrease to warm vital organs. Wearing a hat will reverse this effect.

Buff

Buff
They are used to protect against the sun and cold during activities, or to create a layer when wearing a helmet.

Base layer clothing

Base layer clothing
It should release the moisture created by sweating and keep the skin dry without retaining moisture.

Middle layer clothing

Middle layer clothing
It keeps warm air close to the body. As the thickness of the trapped or 'dead' air layer increases, the warmth increases Polar Windstopper Softshell

Outer layer clothing

Outer layer clothing
It should provide protection from wind and rain, which can lead to a drastic loss of heat.

Canteen

Canteen
A flask, also known as a water bottle or canteen, is a type of thermos. This thermos can keep your water fresh and preserved for a long time.

Thermos

Thermos
A container that can keep the liquid inside hot or cold.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by blocking UV (ultraviolet) radiation. UV protection is a feature found in the lenses of sunglasses and is usually indicated by a number or label.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Pocket knife

Pocket knife
It is used to meet the needs for cutting and chopping in activities.

Special snacks

Special snacks
Foods to energise during walking, activity

Medications you use

Medications you use
If you are taking any medications, make sure to carry them with you and inform your guide.

Headlamp

Headlamp
With a headlamp that allows for free use of your hands, you can illuminate the area more practically. Don’t forget to bring a spare battery...

First aid kit

First aid kit
It contains sterile materials and medications necessary for first aid in emergency situations.

Sweatshirt / T-shirt

Sweatshirt / T-shirt

Power bank

Power bank
A power bank, also known as a portable charger, is a device that allows you to charge your phone anytime and anywhere. A power bank is essentially a type of battery.

ice axe

ice axe
They are materials made from special metals used for walking and climbing activities in areas with snow and ice.

 Crampons

Crampons
It is a mountaineering and climbing-specific equipment designed for safely walking and climbing on hard snow and ice.

Tent

Tent
It is a material designed to protect and provide shelter for the user in all weather conditions (wind, rain, snow, blizzards, etc.). Generally, the outer tent is made of waterproof and windproof nylon, while the inner tent is made of a breathable fabric that prevents water droplets from passing through.

Sleeping bag (-10/-20 comfort).

Sleeping bag (-10/-20 comfort).
At night, our bodies lose more heat than they produce. Therefore, there is a need for a protective item that wraps around the body and prevents body heat from escaping. A sleeping bag is a material that provides thermal insulation.

Mat

Mat
Mats serve as insulation material between the sleeping bag and the ground.

Kişisel Beyan-Kabul ve Risk Bilgilendirme Formu

1) Doğa Yürüyüşleri, hiking, trekking, her türlü dağcılık faaliyetleri, dağ kayağı, oryantiring, dalış ve su sporları faaliyetleri, bisiklet faaliyetleri, kamp ve Gezibol olarak icra edilen her türlü faaliyetlerde, ekstrem sporlar ve sosyal faaliyetlerde her türlü sorumluluğun kendime ait olduğunu, etkinliklerde tüm risklere, tehlikelere karşı aydınlatıldığımı, ölüm, kalıcı ve geçici sakatlanma, yaralanma, malvarlığı zararı dahil bütün riskleri kendi rızamla kabul ettiğimi, bireysel kaza sigortası yaptırmam gerektiği hususunda uyarıldığımı ve Gezibol, Türkiye Dağcılık Federasyonu,  veya faaliyetle ilgili olan hiçbir kamu kurum ve kuruluşuna, antrenör, rehber, yürüyüş liderine herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi, hiçbir şekilde maddi veya manevi olarak sorumlu tutmayacağımı, bireysel olarak tüm güvenlik tedbirlerini alacağımı gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

2) Faaliyete engel teşkil edebilecek yüksek tansiyon, kalp hastalığı, solunum hastalıkları, adele ve eklem romatizmaları, epilepsi (sara) vb. gibi doğada tedavisi son derece güç olan herhangi bir rahatsızlığım olmadığını beyan ederim. Bu sporları yapmamı engelleyen bir ilaç almadığımı ve tedavi altında olmadığımı, doğada karşılaşılabilecek alerjik durumlara karşı ilaçlarımı yanımda bulundurduğumu, aksi durumda karşılaşılabilecek her türlü durumdan kendim sorumlu olduğumu beyan ve kabul ederim.

3) Faaliyetlerden önce ve sırasında emniyet kurallarını ihlal etmeyeceğimi, rehber, faaliyet sorumlusu, antrenörün, liderin, mihmandarın, talimat ve direktiflerine uyacağımı kabul eder, aykırı davranış veya kişisel hatalarımdan kaynaklanacak problemlerden sorumlu olduğumu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

4) Doğada yapılan aktivitelerin; Hava şartları (fırtına ve/veya soğuk), kar altındaki kaya yapısı, rota ve kayanın zorluk derecesi, çığ oluşumu riski, kar yapısı, sis, taş düşmesi, hayvan tehlikesi, bilgi yetersizliği, fiziksel yetersizlik, antrenman eksikliği, dikkatsizlik, konsantrasyon eksikliği, aşırı enerji harcanması, özgüven fazlalığı, telaşlanmak, kontrol kaybı vs. nedenlerle risk içerdiği konusunda bilgilendirildim. Tüm bu durumları ve oluşabilecek riskleri kabul eder, tüm sorumluluğun kendi şahsıma ait olduğunu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

5) Doğadaki yaşama zarar vermeyeceğimi ve sadece fotoğraf makinesi, telefon veya kamera ile fotoğraf/görüntü alacağımı, faaliyet sırasında bulunduğumuz bölgeye ilişkin olarak yetkili kamu kurumlarının her türlü kurallarına uyacağımı, uymadığım durumlarda bireysel olarak sorumlu olacağımı, kuralları bilmemenin veya bu kurallara dair bilgilendirilmiş olmanın sorumluluğumu kaldırmayacağını, bu kurala aykırılık nedeniyle meydana gelecek her türlü zarardan Gezibol'a herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul ederim.

6) Gezibol faaliyetlerinde; Ad, Soyad, TC, Telefon ve Eposta gibi bazı kişisel bilgilerimin taşımacı firma, ilgili federasyon, mülki amirlikler ve ilgili kamu kurumları, etkinlik ve araç sorumlusu ile paylaşılmasına, Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu kapsamında kişisel verilerimin depolanmasına,    Doğa faaliyetleri öncesi veya sırasında çekilen fotoğraf ve videolarımın Gezibol sosyal medya hesaplarında ve web sitesinde, yerel veya ulusal medyada kullanabileceğini, ayrıca kendi görüntüleme cihazlarım ile çektiğim ve ortak mesaj gruplarında paylaştığım görselleri (fotoğraf, video) Gezibol'un, iş ortakları ya da sponsorlarının tanıtım ve haber amaçlı sosyal, yazılı ya da görsel yerel ya da ulusal tüm medyada kullanılabilmesini kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ediyorum.

7) Gezibol'un e-posta ve telefon numarama katıldığım etkinlikler ile ilgili mesaj göndermesine izin veriyorum.

8) Bu dokümanın sadece bir aydınlatma formu olmadığını, aynı zamanda taraflar arasında bir anlaşma olduğunu, kendi rızamla hiçbir baskı altında kalmadan tarafımdan imzalandığımı, yukarıdaki açıklamalara aykırı hareket etmem durumunda Gezibol'a, Bağlı bulunduğu Federasyonlara veya faaliyetle ilgili olan hiçbir kamu kurum, kuruluş ve kişilere herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi, hiçbir şekilde maddi veya manevi olarak sorumlu tutmayacağımı gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul ederim.

 

Rezervasyon ve Ödeme: Turlarımıza katılmak isteyen kişilerin öncelikle rezervasyon yaptırmaları gerekmektedir. Rezervasyonlar genellikle tur başlangıç tarihinden önce belirli bir süre öncesine kadar yapılabilir. Rezervasyonun tamamlanması için belirli bir ödeme yapılması gerekmektedir.

İptal ve Değişiklikler: Turlarımız önceden planlamaktadır. Ancak bazı durumlarda tur iptal edilebilir veya değiştirilebilir. Bu durumda Gezibol, müşterilere en kısa sürede bilgi verir ve alternatif seçenekler sunar.

Hava Şartları: Gezibol, hava şartlarına bağlı olarak tur programlarını değiştirme veya iptal etme hakkına sahiptir. Bu nedenle, katılımcıların tur sırasında hava şartlarına uygun kıyafetler ve ekipmanlar getirmeleri gerekmektedir.

Sigorta: Gezibol, müşterilerine tur sırasında yaşanabilecek olası durumlar için sigorta yapar. Sigorta konusunda detaylı bilgi tur firması tarafından sağlanır.

Tur Programı: Gezibol, müşterilerine sunduğu tur programları konusunda detaylı bilgi verir. Tur programında yer alan aktiviteler, yemekler ve konaklama detayları gibi bilgiler tur öncesinde müşterilere aktarılır.

Geç Kalmalar: Tur programına katılan müşterilerin tur başlangıç saati ve yeri konusunda titizlikle hazırlanmaları gerekmektedir. Tur başlangıç saatinde geciken müşteriler tur programına dahil edilemeyebilir

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Personal Declaration-Acceptance and Risk Disclosure Form

1) I acknowledge that all responsibility lies with me for any nature walks, hiking, trekking, mountaineering activities, mountain skiing, orienteering, diving, water sports activities, cycling activities, camping, and any other activities conducted by Gezibol, including extreme sports and social activities. I acknowledge that I have been informed about all risks and hazards associated with the activities and that I voluntarily accept all risks, including but not limited to death, permanent or temporary disability, injury, and property damage. I acknowledge that I have been advised to obtain individual accident insurance and I will not hold Gezibol, the Turkish Mountaineering Federation, or any public institution or organization, coach, guide, or hiking leader responsible in any way, either financially or morally. I agree not to hold them liable for any damages and I undertake to take all necessary safety precautions individually.

2) I declare that I do not have any medical conditions that could prevent me from participating in the activities, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, respiratory diseases, muscle and joint rheumatisms, epilepsy, etc. I declare that I am not taking any medication that would prevent me from engaging in these sports, and that I am not under medical treatment. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any allergic conditions I may encounter during the activity and I will carry my medications with me. I agree that I am solely responsible for any consequences that may arise due to my failure to comply with these conditions.

3) I agree not to violate safety rules before and during the activities, and to comply with the instructions and directives of the tour guide, activity organizer, coach, leader, or guide. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any problems that may arise from my non-compliance or personal mistakes.

4) I acknowledge that outdoor activities involve risks due to weather conditions (storms and/or cold), rock structure under snow, route and rock difficulty level, risk of avalanche formation, snow structure, fog, rockfall, animal hazards, lack of knowledge, physical inadequacy, lack of training, carelessness, lack of concentration, excessive energy expenditure, excessive self-confidence, haste, loss of control, etc. I accept all these conditions and risks, and acknowledge that all responsibility lies with me.

5) I agree not to harm the environment during the activities and to only take photographs/videos using a camera, phone, or camera. I agree to comply with all rules of the relevant public institutions regarding the area we are in during the activity, and I acknowledge that I will be solely responsible for any failure to comply. I accept that I will not hold Gezibol responsible for any damages arising from non-compliance with these rules.

6) I agree that some of my personal information such as Name, Surname, ID, Phone, and Email may be shared with the transportation company, relevant federation, local authorities, and relevant public institutions, event and vehicle responsible, within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law. I acknowledge that photos and videos taken before or during outdoor activities may be used on Gezibol's social media accounts, website, local or national media, and I allow the use of images (photos, videos) I took with my own imaging devices in social, written, or visual media for promotional and news purposes by Gezibol, its partners, or sponsors.

7) I allow Gezibol to send messages to my email and phone number regarding the events I participated in.

8) I acknowledge that this document is not only an informative form but also an agreement between the parties. I declare that I have signed it without any pressure and of my own free will. I agree that if I act contrary to the above statements, I will not hold Gezibol, the federations to which it is affiliated, or any public institution, organization, or individual responsible in any way, either financially or morally.

Reservation and Payment: Individuals who want to participate in our tours must make a reservation first. Reservations can generally be made up to a certain period before the tour start date. Completion of the reservation requires a certain payment.

Cancellations and Changes: Our tours are planned in advance. However, in some cases, the tour may be canceled or changed. In such cases, Gezibol informs the customers as soon as possible and offers alternative options.

Weather Conditions: Gezibol reserves the right to change or cancel tour programs depending on weather conditions. Therefore, participants are required to bring appropriate clothing and equipment for weather conditions during the tour.

Insurance: Gezibol provides insurance for its customers for possible situations during the tour. Detailed information about insurance is provided by the tour company.

Tour Program: Gezibol provides detailed information about the tour programs it offers to its customers. Information such as activities included in the tour program, meals, and accommodation details are provided to customers before the tour.

Late Arrivals: Customers participating in the tour program should prepare carefully for the tour start time and location. Customers who are late for the tour start time may not be included in the tour program.

Reservation Details
Departure Date 14 Mar 2025 , Fri
Tour Duration 7 Day 6 Night

Mount Ararat (5137m) Winter Summit Activity
18,500

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