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SW LECTURE Jonathan White: Damavand – A Ski Ascent of Iran’s Iconic Volcano -Damavand
Tuesday 22 September 2015, 07:30pm
Contact Tony Westcott
Tuesday 22 September 2015In April 2015 a team mostly from the AC made the trip to this country which for nearly 40 years has been off the beaten-track. At 5671m, Damavand is the highest mountain in the middle east, and it towers above the rest of the Albortz range between Tehran and the Caspian Sea. Jonathan will also look at some of the logistical hurdles that the team had to overcome to get there, and their experiences of the visiting the Islamic Republic.
Venue: Upper Room of the Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6XJ. The Nova Scotia is a well-known Bristol landmark, situated at the western end of the Floating Harbour, with ample local parking and good beer. Meet for beer and food from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
All AC & Eagle Ski members and guests are welcome. There is no entry charge, but non-members of AC or Eagle Ski are asked to confirm by email to Tony Westcott (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) prior to the event and may like to make a donation of £5 to the AC Climbing Fund.
Location South West
Upper Room of Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells
Bristol
BS1 6XJ
UK
Upper Room of Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells
Bristol
BS1 6XJ
UK
