
“To the south and back" is a 30 meters traverse bouldering problem, with a bit overhanging relief and a lot of pockets.
I estimated the route V4, but it could be V5 at ease. The way “South” is a comparatively easy half way, it goes abut 1-2m high horizontal line of the rock. And the way back goes through the upper part of the rock and has more pockets for 1 or 2 fingers. The route is very nice for a good warming up.
Location is the bouldering section in the Hrazdan gorge, in the territory of "Spitak" rescue center, Yerevan.
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The basalt crag above village Bjni, where during early eighties they organized Soviet Union rock climbing championships, is still desired trad climbing cliff just 32km from Yerevan.
Could it be an any better time for route setting than a COVID lockdown period?

On Feb 12, Jared Nielson, Andranik Miribyan and Mkhitar Mkhitaryan went to the project - the fourth pitch WI 4 of the cascade ice falls in Arpa gorge, Armenia.

Well, all the guys who I have sent a message via facebook, to go for climbing on Sunday, where not in the planned venue.

This time we were honored to host the iconic mountain guides Claude Jaccoux and Alberto Re in Armenia.

On March 17-24, the program of heli-skiing in Armenia runs with sunny weather and good snow.
One of the best seasons in terms of snow abundance and stability during the past decade in Armenia. Although without ski-touring tourists this winter, we made it quite fun anyway!
The 2024/25 ski season photo report in Armenia, with videos of exploring new ski lines.
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