{"id":84505,"date":"2023-11-13T16:12:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T12:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/arsen-hambardzumyan\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:35:44","slug":"arsen-hambardzumyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/arsen-hambardzumyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Decisive steps to the top of Ararat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story told by Arsen Hambardzumyan is a story about the power of human will and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unshakable determination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Arsen had been dreaming of conquering Mount Ararat for a long time, but unfortunately he could not make his dream come true. Arsen finally climbed the top of this formidable and majestic mountain on August 22, 2023 during an ArmGeo tour. This day was really great. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Arsen tell his story himself<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e\">\n#top .hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .hr-inner{\nwidth:20px;\nborder-color:#edae44;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e 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='\ue873' 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>Ararat: dream and goal<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had been literally mad about climbing Mount Ararat over the past three years. I would come to meetings of mountain hikers,\u00a0 pack my backpack, but\u00a0 was forced to give up at the very last moment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zftg9l-0b09504f765c6a6bf9ad85024d8f4fe4\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-zftg9l-0b09504f765c6a6bf9ad85024d8f4fe4 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:50%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-zftg9l-0b09504f765c6a6bf9ad85024d8f4fe4 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\/arsen-hambardzumyan\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-495x400.jpg' class='first_thumb lightbox  ' data-onclick='1' title='To the top of Ararat \/ from 2200 m to base camp'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-81926 avia-img-lazy-loading-81926\"  width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg?resize=495%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" title='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' alt='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox  ' data-onclick='2' title='Arsen Hambardzumyan'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81923 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-81923\"  data-avia-tooltip='Arsen Hambardzumyan' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=470%2C705&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"470\" height=\"705\"  title='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' alt='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-81923 avia-img-lazy-loading-81923\"  width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpg?resize=495%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" title='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' alt='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There was a big barrier between me and Ararat &#8211; shortage of time. I used to fail to concentrate and prepare properly for climbing because of the constant change of my responsibilities at work and some important business at home. Finally, I got enough energy and motivation to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">achieve my goal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e\">\n#top .hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .hr-inner{\nwidth:20px;\nborder-color:#edae44;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-2  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='\ue873' 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>Transformative journey<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climbing Mount Ararat is not only a challenge, but also a spiritual journey that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changes your personality for the better<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You struggle during all the journey &#8211; from the initial preparation to the actual ascension. It\u2019s only after you have left all doubts behind and have decided to leave your comfort zone you are ready to understand yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I find it funny enough that my thoughts about my future ascent to Ararat turned out to be quite accurate and realistic. Of course, I had some concerns at first, but I was lucky enough to get into the group of Gevorg, who truly loves his job. Gevorg is an experienced hiker who has already successfully climbed Mount Ararat several times. He willingly shares his experience, transferring his confidence to me and other participants of the hike.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2vris9-3fb5fb12a305f786c7d807a6797ae6bf\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-2vris9-3fb5fb12a305f786c7d807a6797ae6bf .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:50%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-2vris9-3fb5fb12a305f786c7d807a6797ae6bf avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-3  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\/arsen-hambardzumyan\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, 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class=\"wp-image-81940 avia-img-lazy-loading-81940\"  width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6.jpg?resize=495%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" title='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' alt='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" data-rel='gallery-2' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox  ' data-onclick='2' title='Base camp (3200 m)'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82473 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-82473\"  data-avia-tooltip='Base camp (3200 m)' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=470%2C705&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"470\" height=\"705\"  title='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' alt='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-82473 avia-img-lazy-loading-82473\"  width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.jpg?resize=495%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" title='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' alt='Decisive steps to the top of Ararat' \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, communication with Gevorg and other people who had experience of climbing the top of Ararat encouraged me and gave me some confidence, but as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a beginner <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0I still found <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it quite hard to climb such a high mountain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u201cWhen I was climbing Ararat, my thoughts were boiling \u2026\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I clearly remember that I got thoughts of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stopping halfway<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and returning back to the camp several times, but some kind of inner force did not allow me to do this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-81945\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Decisive steps to the top of Ararat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also remember that a few meters from the top I felt wild delight. Joy bubbled in my heart, I felt a surge of emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e\">\n#top .hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .hr-inner{\nwidth:20px;\nborder-color:#edae44;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-4  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='\ue873' 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>5165 m &#8211; you are on the top of Ararat<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing on the very top of Ararat &#8211; it\u2019s 5165 meters above sea level &#8211;\u00a0 you feel that is your triumph. You are a winner. 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I returned from the mountain hike full of joy and with a sense of accomplishment. Climbing Ararat changed me a lot. I may even say I have become a different, better sort of person. Now I am able to overcome any difficulties and ready to go until the end. The top of the majestic Mount Ararat has become my symbol of triumph.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_82464\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82464\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82464\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Decisive steps to the top of Ararat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_6336-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-82464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the top of Ararat<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top of the majestic Mount Ararat has become my symbol of triumph.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e\">\n#top .hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .hr-inner{\nwidth:20px;\nborder-color:#edae44;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-6  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='\ue873' 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>Ararat &#8211; the beginning of a new path<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, when I look at Ararat a smile appears on my face and a desire to climb higher mountains is born in the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e\">\n#top .hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .hr-inner{\nwidth:20px;\nborder-color:#edae44;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#edae44;\n}\n.hr.av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e .av-seperator-icon.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#edae44;\nstroke:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-w97gab-c481b0d88964699f82d038b6a558148e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  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='\ue873' 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>What would you advise to people who are dreaming of climbing Mount Ararat?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready purposefully. Make a plan for preparing for the hike and identify the easiest tasks that can be accomplished right now. For example, in my case the first step was purchasing special clothing and equipment for climbing. Remember that step by step you are gradually getting closer to fulfilling your dreams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Arsen Hambardzumyan\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='hr av-5y01p8-937b3a5168292cc970a09f0d21122150 hr-default  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Read more about Ararat ascent <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/climbing-ararat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/h3>\n<div  class='hr av-12twi4c-e455a992d60f83e2494d4de494fe7b27 hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_blog '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h1>Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia<\/h1>\n<div  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