Iran Ski Touring FAQS
The most famous Ski-Touring destinations of Iran are Mt Damavand (5610m), Dobarar chain(+4000), Mt Alamkuh(4850m), Zardkuh chain(+4000m), Mt Azadkuh(4385m) and around the ski resorts of Dizin, Darbandsar and Shemshak
Depend of the region you would like to ski; in general, the ski touring season will start from February till June. The best season for famous destinations is as follows:
Mt Damavand & Dobarar Chain: March & April
Zardkuh mountains: January-March
Alborz Ski Region (Shemshak, Dizin & Darbandsar): February & March
Alamkuh & Takht-e Soliman chain: April-June
Yes, Iran has good quality powder of snow which is perfect for off-piste skiing and ski-Touring. In some region the volume of snow is above 2 m.
Yes, they do. Ski-touring sport officially started 15 years ago but recently the number of adventurous skiers’ increase.
No, unfortunately there is no ski-touring rental services in Iran. There is a lot of new skis and boot for skiing in the piste but there is no Telemark or Randonee Ski Gears available for rent in Iran.
Yes, we have many of Ski-Touring guides who are mountain guide and professional skiers
There are a few number of Iranian Ski Instructors who can speak English.
Yes we have. All of the guides we use for Ski-Touring are English Speaker mountain guide. Some of speak very well and some of them speak weaker.