Claude Codanian

A.P.I. — Ararat Peak Interface

An altitude-friendly guide to interfacing with the mountain itself.

See Route Field Manual

Route Map

BASECAMP

Acclimatize & Align

Checklist: layers, water, apricots, optimism

  • Briefing with Guide; set X-Ararat-Morale: 'high'.
  • If winds > 30km/h, retry at sunrise window.
GLACIER

Pace & Breathe

Protocol: 4 steps inhale, 4 steps exhale

  • Return 200 Clear Skies, continue to ridge.
  • On 429 Too Many Switchbacks, hydrate and admire panorama.
SUMMIT

Document & Share

Return: 201 Photo Created, 1 jar apricot jam opened

  • If 503 Summit Hidden, brew tea and retry in 15m.

Gear Checklist

Layers

Base, mid, shell. Fashion is optional; warmth is not.

Hydration

Tea counts. Coffee counts twice. Water counts always.

Apricots

Dried or jam. Boosts morale and storytelling throughput.

Field Manual

All steps are logged with care. Validate footing, respect weather, share snacks.

Summit Tip:

Turn slowly for the 360° shot. The mountain prefers cinematic mode.