{"id":84409,"date":"2019-09-18T14:01:50","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T10:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/narek_gharibyan\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:22:00","slug":"narek_gharibyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/narek_gharibyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ararat is my kind of place"},"content":{"rendered":"

When did you set a goal to climb Ararat?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Frankly speaking, I had never thought about it. But I had a desire to challenge myself and try something new.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What kind of obstacles did you face?<\/span><\/h3>\n

I had injured my leg shortly before climbing Ararat, but fortunately I managed to recover quickly.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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How did you imagine the climbing?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Of course, I knew climbing Mount Ararat would be difficult, but I was determined to overcome any obstacles no matter how hard they would be.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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How difficult was it in reality?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Easier than I expected. Preparation is the key to success in this matter.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The ascent of Mount Ararat \/ Narek Gharibyan<\/p><\/div>\n

What were your thoughts when on the peak of the mountain?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I thought: \u201cHurray, I did it!!! Here I am, on the top of Ararat – this great mountain I often look at through the airplane window!\u201d I also felt proud that I was able to overcome myself and achieve a new victory.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What is one word to describe your emotions at that moment?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Winner.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

What was your most memorable moment?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The last night spent on Mount Ararat was the most memorable moment to me.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The ascent of Mount Ararat \/ Narek Gharibyan<\/p><\/div>\n

Has climbing Mount Ararat changed your life?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Yes, absolutely\u2024<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What has Ararat become to you?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ararat is my kind of place now, I can even hear it calling me.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Are you planning to climb Ararat again?<\/span><\/h3>\n

I have no such plans in the near future.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What would you advise to people who are dreaming of climbing Mount Ararat?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Make up your mind, prepare properly for the climbing and when you are ready just climb.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Narek Gharibyan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Read more about Ararat ascent here<\/a><\/span>.<\/h3>\n\n

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia<\/h1>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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