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Ala Archa: KMGA Experience
Some photos from the KMGA Alpinism Entry Module 2026, that took place in Ala Archa, the Kyrgyz Range of Tian Shan.
Weekday Evening Climbing Sessions in Yerevan: Community Practice & Instruction
The Armenian Mountaineering and Skiing National School (AMSNS) is launching a series of structured, weekday evening rock climbing sessions in Yerevan, Hrazdan Gorge.
A Multi-Pitch Climbing Course
We have launched the first Single-Pitch and Multi-Pitch Climbing Course in partnership with VER VAR climbing gym, combining theoretical and practical training in Yerevan, with an assessment conducted in Noravank Canyon.
Old friends of the mountains meet in Armenia
“Amazing Armenia” – this was the title of a big article published in the “Rock & Ice” magazine in the US in 2010.
AMSNS training in Noravank canyon
The Armenian Mountaineering and Skiing National School recently held a single-pitch and multi-pitch training program for young climbers in Noravank Canyon.
Ski Season 2026
Ski season 2026 is still going on, check for the updates of the pictures and the article!
Rock and Ice climbing
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D-2, Climbing in Tuscany and Val Pellice
After Mt Weissmies I got back to Florence to my friends Ale, Dani, Lau and nice guy Giacomo.
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Kids are leading
On the end of the August Ellen J. Brager wrote me that her 11 years old daughter wants to take rock climbing lessons.
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New sport climbing sector "Areni" developed in Noravank canyon
June 7-11 was spent to set 8 more sport climbing routes in Noravank canyon, at the new sector called Areni.
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Back from Vacations
Ok, now I’m happy with a sustainable climbing partner Jared Nielson, a Big Wall climber from California.
Mountaineering and Backcountry skiing
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Ski season review, Armenia-Georgia 2015/16
The ski touring season 2015/16 in Armenia and Georgia was pretty much fruitful! Excellent and stable snow, satisfied and happy clients with smiling faces and promises to come back again, that's what we have got! -
Ski Season 2025
The 2024/25 ski season photo report in Armenia, with videos of exploring new ski lines. -
Study of deadly avalanche in Armenia: VIDEO
On Feb 22, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia reported an avalanche accident in Kotayk Province on the slopes of Mt. Teghenis 2851m.
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Ski Touring in Georgia 2015!
The initiator of this ski touring program Andre Souvignet, and Up the Rocks was hosting Andre’s team with a pleasure in Georgia.
Armenian Alpine Club
8/38 Margaryan str., 0036 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Tel: +374-93-337-937, +374-93-318-006.