You know, its a shame what's going on on the world these days. Most Westerners, or at least Americans, will never visit these mountains. Sadly, I've written off ever going to the Karakoram. Maybe some day, in the distant future, we'll have figured it out. Anyway, thanks for posting.
Thank you for your vote. Politics is a long complicated story. Wherever I have lived, however, I have noticed that good people make up the vast majority of the population.
I agree with Nelson's post. Unfortunately, human behavior on this planet creates such conditions. Iran really has some wonderful mountains that remind me of...home! I guess I'll have to settle for home. Nader, you have done a magnificent job of bringing representation of Iran's mountains up to snuff here at SP.
Thank you for spending the time to see my pages and my pictures Aaron. Although these mountains had their own peculiarities, most of the scenery was indistinguishable from anywhere in the American west, specially above the tree line. It is a small planet.
I also agree with Nelson - and with your comment that the majority usually is friendly wherever you go.Still there are pwople out there who kidnap tourists (not in Iran as far as I know) for ransom or political reasons. It's an insecure situation - riskier than any climb.
I would like to ask one question: obviously you don't have language problems in Iran. But how can I (or anybody else) get along in English (French would be an option in my case, too). I suppose locals won't be too fluent in English :-) but probably the guides ...?!?
BTW, before I forget, I would like to congatulate you on the page which again is excellently done.
The Caspian side appears to be nice and green. Good of you to add the highest of the non-volcanic mountains. Your adventure makes this area seem as bad as
Thank you for your vote here and on Mt. Tochal. I really can't think of anything bad to say about Araz. You will of course spend most of your time with the guide that you happen to get. My guide turned out to be a very nice man.
It is a nice page ! Are you living in U.S. ? Are you climb Iran's mountains before you go there or you come here often ? I mean , can we meet each other ?!
Nelson - Aug 4, 2004 12:51 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYou know, its a shame what's going on on the world these days. Most Westerners, or at least Americans, will never visit these mountains. Sadly, I've written off ever going to the Karakoram. Maybe some day, in the distant future, we'll have figured it out. Anyway, thanks for posting.
nader - Aug 4, 2004 9:54 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote. Politics is a long complicated story. Wherever I have lived, however, I have noticed that good people make up the vast majority of the population.
Nelson - Aug 4, 2004 11:23 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYes, you are correct about that, and one should remember it. Thanks, and also for posting these excellent and interesting pages.
Aaron Johnson - Aug 4, 2004 1:33 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI agree with Nelson's post. Unfortunately, human behavior on this planet creates such conditions. Iran really has some wonderful mountains that remind me of...home! I guess I'll have to settle for home. Nader, you have done a magnificent job of bringing representation of Iran's mountains up to snuff here at SP.
nader - Aug 4, 2004 6:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for spending the time to see my pages and my pictures Aaron. Although these mountains had their own peculiarities, most of the scenery was indistinguishable from anywhere in the American west, specially above the tree line. It is a small planet.
Gangolf Haub - Aug 4, 2004 10:21 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI also agree with Nelson - and with your comment that the majority usually is friendly wherever you go.Still there are pwople out there who kidnap tourists (not in Iran as far as I know) for ransom or political reasons. It's an insecure situation - riskier than any climb.
I would like to ask one question: obviously you don't have language problems in Iran. But how can I (or anybody else) get along in English (French would be an option in my case, too). I suppose locals won't be too fluent in English :-) but probably the guides ...?!?
BTW, before I forget, I would like to congatulate you on the page which again is excellently done.
nader - Aug 4, 2004 6:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote.
nader - Aug 5, 2004 9:08 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote and interest.
tlogan - Aug 5, 2004 3:06 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother great page... helps solidify a mounting desire (no pun intended) to ensure that I visit Iran's mountains in the future.
nader - Aug 5, 2004 7:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your support and vote on all my Iranian pages. Hopefully you will be able to go visit. Let me know if I can help in anyway.
Nader
Pawkala - Aug 5, 2004 7:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAwesome Page....
Jerry L - Aug 7, 2004 5:47 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentYes. Another excellent submission.
nader - Aug 7, 2004 10:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote.
desainme - Aug 26, 2004 8:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThe Caspian side appears to be nice and green. Good of you to add the highest of the non-volcanic mountains. Your adventure makes this area seem as bad as
Colorado in the voltage department!
nader - Aug 27, 2004 9:26 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote. When you drive from Tehran to the Caspian area, the sudden appearance of the lush green forest seems quite miraculous.
You are right. I almost became a lightning rod.
Mblue01 - Aug 27, 2004 11:04 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page. Seems you travelled with Araz. I will climb with them in 2 weeks, Tochal and Damavand, only positive comments ?
nader - Aug 27, 2004 2:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote here and on Mt. Tochal. I really can't think of anything bad to say about Araz. You will of course spend most of your time with the guide that you happen to get. My guide turned out to be a very nice man.
GMatthews - Sep 10, 2004 10:46 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat Job!!!
nader - Sep 11, 2004 8:47 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for your vote.
Vahid Ashrafi - Sep 20, 2004 9:59 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentIt is a nice page ! Are you living in U.S. ? Are you climb Iran's mountains before you go there or you come here often ? I mean , can we meet each other ?!