"At 6:30 PM on June 26, we began our ascent to Shirkooh from the main route through the village of Deh Bala. After crossing the first stretch of meadow and reaching Safil Abad farm, we encountered the first challenging section—a steep 500-meter climb leading to the traverse. After passing through the traverse, which featured tall cliffs and rock pillars, we eventually reached Tabestankhaneh, a seasonal shelter with a spring. We ate there and continued toward Najib Valley, the most difficult part of the trail. By 10:30 PM, we arrived at the first shelter, which also had a spring. We slept there until 3 AM, then resumed hiking toward the summit. At 7 AM, we reached the peak. After breakfast at the second shelter near the summit, we began our descent down the mountain." — masoud • Jun 27, 2025