Climbing in Iran: 15,000 on Alam-Kuh

Spindrift surrounds us at 15,000 feet on Iran’s AlamKuh. Last year’s trip to Iran was full of surprises. Big mountains, difficult government, but as with most places in the world, wonderful people.

Stephen Alvarez

Sewanee, TN

About the author

Stephen Alvarez is a photographer and frequent commentator on the role technology and photography play in our interconnected world. He is founder and director of the Ancient Art Archive (https://ancientartarchive.org).