Armenian Hiking Society

Who we are

The Armenian Hiking Society brings together hikers of every level, from first-timers to seasoned mountaineers. We hike to stay healthy, to challenge ourselves, and to share the mountains with one another.

Our motto is Goal-Oriented Hiking: improving health by maximizing physical activity. We set ambitious goals and train as a team to reach them safely.

"The Armenian Hiking Society promotes enjoyable, challenging, healthful, safe and varied hikes and similar activities in the wildlands, woodlands, and wherever else Armenians and their friends can go."

Our story on the trail

• Mar 2013 — The community forms. A group of Armenian hikers begins meeting regularly on Southern California trails.
• Oct 6, 2013 — First Mountains Day on Twin Peaks. AHS marks its first Khachatur Abovian Mountains Day with a climb of Twin Peaks.
• Nov 2014 — 100km Tribute. A 100-kilometer tribute hike.
• August 2014 — First Ararat ascend. 11 people reach the summit of Mount Ararat.
• Feb 20, 2016 — Pico de Orizaba record. A record climb of Pico de Orizaba, Mexico's highest peak.
• June 2016 — Elbrus, Russia. The highest peak in Europe.
• Feb 2019 — Celebrating Sona Armenian's Aconcagua record. The community celebrates Sona Armenian's record on Aconcagua.
• August 2019 — Second Ararat ascend. 23 people reach the summit of Mount Ararat.
• August 2025 — Ararat ascend. 12 people reach the summit of Mount Ararat.
• Apr 25, 2026 — Hike to Heal. Hikers gather for Hike to Heal.
• August 2026 — Ararat ascend. 8 people reach the summit of Mount Ararat.

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