Adventure Armenia: Hiking and Rock Climbing [Paperback]

Carine Bachmann (Author), Jeffrey Tufenkian (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Kanach Foundation (October 20, 2004)
• ISBN-10: 9993078549
• ISBN-13: 978-9993078548
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,614,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > Travel > Asia > Armenia

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia, February 13, 2005

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Brett Holt (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventure Armenia: Hiking and Rock Climbing (Paperback)

As a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Armenia, I have found this guide to be extremely useful. I have used the guide on many occasions for myself and to introduce Armenians to the outdoors. It is offers an excellent introduction to the environmental issues currently surrounding Armenia, current and valuable resource list, and the most current topo hiking maps. It is by no means a complete guide but has some of the more popular areas to hike, some focusing around the Tufenkian hotels (Jeffery is the nephew of the famous carpet producer James Tufankian). Future editions will have more hikes, especially in the northwest section. The climbing section is small but offers some of the best areas to climb. If you are coming to Armenia to hike or climb, then you MUST own this guide.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Armenian Guide Available, April 12, 2005

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mirope "mirope" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventure Armenia: Hiking and Rock Climbing (Paperback)

I have lived in Armenia for over a year, and this is by far the most useful guide book on the market. Not only is it a great hiking guide, but it also provides all sorts of useful information about the country and region in a very accessible format. The authors have done a great job selecting hikes from a variety of regions and with varying skill levels. Unlike most guides about Armenia, the directions are up-to-date and easy to follow - a notable accomplishment given the generally poor signage in the country. Even if you aren't planning to hike, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone planning to venture beyond the city limits of Yerevan. It points you to all the best sights. Another bonus is the size - perfect for slipping in a pack or even a pocket.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 20+ Great Reasons to Visit Armenia, December 22, 2004

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R. A. Gala (Everywhere and Nowhere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventure Armenia: Hiking and Rock Climbing (Paperback)

This is one of the most user-friendly hiking guides I've ever used...it's laid out well, provides great resource information, the descriptions are clear and overall it makes what can be a difficult area to access very accessible. It's without a doubt made my time in the country more enjoyable and interesting.