Iranian plateau

Description of the 2A category complexity route to the summit of Demavend (5671 m) via the northern ridge in the Caucasus.

Ascent Passport Region — Caucasus, Elbrus ridge Name of the peak: DEMAVEND, 5671 m. Route name — northern ridge. Proposed — 2A cat. dif. Route type: combined. Elevation gain of the route: from the assault camp — 1371 m (by altimeter). Route length: about 2000 m. Length of sections: V cat. dif. — none.