{"id":111674,"date":"2026-04-14T17:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/ararat-memoirs-valentina-adulyan\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:32:50","slug":"ararat-memoirs-valentina-adulyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/ararat-memoirs-valentina-adulyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Climbing Mount Ararat this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\">For a long time, reaching the summit of Mount Ararat was a dream I held onto &#8211; something that felt out of reach, almost impossible. I could never have imagined that one day I\u2019d be the one taking that journey myself.<br \/>\nI tend to plan my vacations well ahead of time &#8211; usually around six months in advance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_111588\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-111588\" class=\"wp-image-111588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ararat 2025\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan.jpg?w=1030&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-111588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ararat 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This time, my friend and I had decided to turn one of my long-time dreams into reality &#8211; to travel to the Hawaiian Islands in the summer and finally try surfing. But after thinking it through, we realized it would require much more time than we could commit, so we ended up postponing the trip.<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36\">\n#top .hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_gallery  avia-builder-el-first  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue86e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>This climb reshaped my perspective<\/h3>\n<p>For a long time, I perceived climbing Mount Ararat as nothing more than a destination I had to \u201creach.\u201d But along the way, I realized the real value was in the journey itself. Every step, every pause, every challenge became part of a path that reshaped how I see myself &#8211; and what I\u2019m truly capable of.<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7cp134s-0f3b9c79aa0e46575c4edab5cde76883\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-7cp134s-0f3b9c79aa0e46575c4edab5cde76883 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:50%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-7cp134s-0f3b9c79aa0e46575c4edab5cde76883 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><meta itemprop=\"contentURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/ararat-memoirs-valentina-adulyan\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-2.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-111599 avia-img-lazy-loading-111599\"  width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" title='tina adulyan (1)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08ecf6b0-f081-42c1-9a07-5e74cb0b0730-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"abb64f60-a9c8-4e99-9b9c-9fb543b121b7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"230\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The physical challenges were exactly as I had expected, but I never imagined I would feel so inspired and strong\u2014especially with the support of the group. In the best possible way, the reality completely surpassed my expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36\">\n#top .hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_gallery  el_before_av_hr  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue86e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>More than a group &#8211; a family<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08ecf6b0-f081-42c1-9a07-5e74cb0b0730-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f56df708-ab74-4ad0-a5f5-f4444edd9df6\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"396\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Even now, just thinking about our group brings a wave of emotion and a deep sense of longing. I could have never imagined climbing Mount Ararat alongside such incredible people.<br data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\" \/>I didn\u2019t expect to find myself in a group where everyone would be so caring and attentive toward one another &#8211; whenever someone wasn\u2019t feeling well, the rest were always ready to step in and help in any way they could.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_111695\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-9.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-111695\" class=\"size-full wp-image-111695\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-9.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Valentina Adulyan \/ Ararat 2025\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-9.jpg?w=1030&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-9.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-9.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-111695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valentina Adulyan \/ Ararat 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ascent to Camp 2 was especially memorable &#8211; filled with laughter and songs, it felt like we had endless energy. One of the most emotional moments came near the summit, when it was time to put on our crampons and take those final, decisive steps. Some people were so exhausted they couldn\u2019t even manage to strap them on. And in that moment, everyone stepped in to help without hesitation. It\u2019s in situations like these that you truly realize: on climbs like this, what matters most is the human care and the support we give each other.<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36\">\n#top .hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_gallery  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue86e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>The choice to keep going<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08ecf6b0-f081-42c1-9a07-5e74cb0b0730-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d2b79650-8a5d-4793-b0f1-a934289baff5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"281\">From the very beginning, I set one rule for myself: no matter what happens, no matter how hard it gets, I won\u2019t stop. I believe that mindset carried me through the entire climb. Of course, the role of our group was just as invaluable &#8211; an extraordinary mix of truly special people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5djqaos-93d6ec0db947d15f35259889cbdf6a80\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-5djqaos-93d6ec0db947d15f35259889cbdf6a80 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:50%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-5djqaos-93d6ec0db947d15f35259889cbdf6a80 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-2'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><meta itemprop=\"contentURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/ararat-memoirs-valentina-adulyan\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" 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height=\"1200\"  title='tina adulyan (5)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-111609 avia-img-lazy-loading-111609\"  width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" title='tina adulyan (5)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-111612 avia-img-lazy-loading-111612\"  width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" title='tina adulyan (4)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">Our guide, Gevorg, deserves special mention &#8211; his care and attention to each of us were beyond measure. It\u2019s hard to imagine this climb without his presence and support.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36\">\n#top .hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_gallery  el_before_av_gallery  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue86e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>You are your only boundary<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"453\">When you finally reach the summit of Mount Ararat, you\u2019re overwhelmed by a rush of emotions &#8211; pride, peace, triumph, and deep gratitude all at once. I looked around, almost in disbelief, unable to fully grasp that I was actually there. For a brief moment, time seemed to stand still. Every hardship, every ounce of fatigue, the long journey &#8211; it all faded away. I felt myself becoming one with something far greater &#8211; my inner strength, nature, and history. In that moment, I understood this was more than just a climb. It was a journey inward &#8211; a way of discovering my limits, facing my fears, and realizing what I\u2019m truly capable of.<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-63ciie4-4a6c9d1ccb24395f9ca87c2ac892fec3\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-63ciie4-4a6c9d1ccb24395f9ca87c2ac892fec3 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:50%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-63ciie4-4a6c9d1ccb24395f9ca87c2ac892fec3 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-3'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><meta itemprop=\"contentURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/ararat-memoirs-valentina-adulyan\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" 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height=\"1200\"  title='tina adulyan (6)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-111624 avia-img-lazy-loading-111624\"  width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" title='tina adulyan (6)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" data-rel='gallery-3' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg' class='lightbox  ' data-onclick='2' title='tina adulyan (7)'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-111621 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-111621\"   src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\"  title='tina adulyan (7)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-111621 avia-img-lazy-loading-111621\"  width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" title='tina adulyan (7)' alt='\u0539\u056b\u0576\u0561 \u0531\u0564\u0578\u0582\u056c\u0575\u0561\u0576' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Yes, it was physically demanding, but emotionally it was beyond priceless. Even now, sometimes I close my eyes and find myself back there &#8211; surrounded by the sound of the wind, the warmth of the sun, and a silence that says everything.<\/p>\n<p>Climbing Mount Ararat taught me something deeply important\u2014something that changed the way I see life forever: you are your only boundary. Now I feel filled with an endless sense of strength, and nothing can hold me back from pursuing my goals and dreams anymore.<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36\">\n#top .hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_gallery  el_before_av_hr  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue86e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>More than a mountain &#8211; Ararat<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08ecf6b0-f081-42c1-9a07-5e74cb0b0730-20\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"dbbb8365-fb8b-46e3-8957-7ea23eab2d27\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\">Honestly, I still haven\u2019t fully processed the fact that I actually climbed Mount Ararat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"300\">It was such a powerful and almost unreal experience. Sometimes I look at the photos and realize that this story is now a part of my life &#8211; but I still need time to truly accept that it\u2019s something I achieved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"610\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ararat is more than just a mountain. It\u2019s a journey where every step brings you closer not only to the summit, but to self-discovery. Along the way, there will be exhaustion, doubts &#8211; moments when it feels like you have nothing left. But it\u2019s exactly in those moments that you realize how strong you truly are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_111627\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-8.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-111627\" class=\"wp-image-111627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-8.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hiking Memoirs \/ Valentina Adulyan\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-8.jpg?w=1030&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-8.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tina-adulyan-8.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-111627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiking Memoirs \/ Valentina Adulyan<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08ecf6b0-f081-42c1-9a07-5e74cb0b0730-21\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"424d114d-c7ac-40ce-af6c-9946d007f602\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"247\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Climbing Mount Ararat is one of those experiences that transforms you from within. When you stand on the summit, it doesn\u2019t feel like you\u2019ve reached just a physical height, but a point where you truly understand that nothing in life is impossible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">Don\u2019t wait for the day you finally feel completely ready. You already are. Just keep moving forward &#8211; the summit is waiting for you.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36\">\n#top .hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6xa53bw-c606a1826308b7864c6d115d16a5fe36 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue86e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08ecf6b0-f081-42c1-9a07-5e74cb0b0730-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d706e8c1-8798-4fca-82ed-654b647bd229\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"357\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, I\u2019d like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire team at Armenian Geographic for making all of this possible. I\u2019m deeply thankful to every guide I\u2019ve shared this long journey with &#8211; from the preparation hikes all the way to the summit of Mount Ararat. You are truly the best, and I\u2019m incredibly grateful to have walked this path with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"avia-content-slider avia-content-grid-active avia-content-slider1 avia-content-slider-odd avia-builder-el-5 el_after_av_hr avia-builder-el-last \" data-autoplay=\"\" data-interval=\"5\" data-animation=\"fade\" data-show_slide_delay=\"90\">\n<div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\">\n<div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\">\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6w3v8y4-e3b2e86865a543bb3a6e4a608698f12c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6w3v8y4-e3b2e86865a543bb3a6e4a608698f12c{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6w3v8y4-e3b2e86865a543bb3a6e4a608698f12c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_111278\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/climbing-ararat\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-111278\" class=\"wp-image-111278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ararat-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ararat 2026\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ararat-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ararat-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ararat-2.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ararat-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-111278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ararat 2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7tw7u2p-d39fcce30927f7cc0d751abb5296d3d0\">\n#top .hr.av-7tw7u2p-d39fcce30927f7cc0d751abb5296d3d0{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-7tw7u2p-d39fcce30927f7cc0d751abb5296d3d0 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-7tw7u2p-d39fcce30927f7cc0d751abb5296d3d0 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-7tw7u2p-d39fcce30927f7cc0d751abb5296d3d0 .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7tw7u2p-d39fcce30927f7cc0d751abb5296d3d0 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_blog  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue82a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='hr-inner 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