Everyone is welcome to Armenia, where fruit, being fed from Armenian soil and sun, are sweeter, where the rocks  rise from the earth and  embrace you, allowing you to admire their beauty.

From July 1-31

Arev

(Sun) Armenian First Ascent Open Festival will be organized and held by “Up the Rocks” club. The aim of the organizers is to make accessible the unclimbed rocks and historical-cultural treasures in Armenia for climbers from other countries.
During the festival climbing sessions will be held in five locations in Armenia: Hrazdan gorge, Noravank canyon, Ijevan mountain range, Garni gorge, and north-eastern wall of Khoustoup Mountain.


The types of rocks are basalt columns and limestone (20-400m height)
The participants will also get to know the historical-cultural monuments in Armenia.



photo by © Up the Rocks archive

In course of the festival Armenian bands, such as “Sakvoyage”, “Bambir” and “Dogma” will make memorable company with their concerts at the camps.
The festival logo designer and camp manager Vache Manookians Exhibition of Masks will be held in the open air.
Closing Ceremony of the Festival will take place on the beach of Lake Sevan, starting with a slideshow of the photos and videos of the climbers, afterwards the winning team will be determined by general vote of all participants.
The Ceremony will end by a festive party.
Program of the festival:
 Arev Festival Program - download
The organizers will solve transportation issues, covering the expenses (from airport to hotel and climbing sites) and arrange with a number of hotels to get rooms for participants for special discounts.
Source:
For more details and application go through the following website Up the rocks




photo by © Up the Rocks archive



photo by © Up the Rocks archive



photo by © Up the Rocks archive



photo by © Up the Rocks archive



photo by © Up the Rocks archive



photo by © Up the Rocks archive