Climbers ascending Mount Ararat were caught in a snowstorm in August.

Climbers ascending Mount Ararat were caught in a snowstorm in August.

15.08.2026 23:31

Mount Ararat, which attracts the interest of local and foreign climbers, was covered in white by a snowstorm that was effective in August. Climbers heading to higher elevations for a summit attempt encountered heavy snowfall and a blizzard. The struggle of the team, who had difficult moments as visibility decreased, was captured on mobile phone cameras.

Mount Ararat, the roof of Türkiye, continues to be one of the favorite routes for local and foreign climbers after being cleared of terrorism.

CAUGHT IN A SNOWSTORM IN AUGUST

Mount Ararat, which hosts climbers in summer and winter, came to the fore this time with a snowstorm that was effective in August. Climbers who wanted to make a summit climb climbed Mount Ararat accompanied by guide Resul Çivaş. The team that reached the high sections encountered heavy snowfall and a blizzard during the climb.

THE SUMMIT WAS COVERED IN WHITE IN A SHORT TIME

Due to the snowstorm that was effective in August, the sections of the mountain close to the summit were covered in white in a short time.

THE CLIMBERS' STRUGGLE ON CAMERA

The struggle of the climbers, who advanced in difficult weather conditions as visibility also decreased, was reflected on mobile phone cameras.

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