From the 30th January to the 4th February 2024, the KRASNAYA POLYANA ALPINDUSTRIA SKIMO RACE and the Official Starts of the Russian Mountaineering Federation will be held on the slopes of the Krasnaya Polyana Resort.

2 competitive days and 1 reserve day

Anyone can join to the competition/

Splitboards and telemark skis are also allowed.

Route

Sprint

This race with a total height difference of up to 80 m and includes an ascent on kamuses, then an ascent on foot, another ascent on kamuses and a ski descent on a marked track, you should to pass the track gates. Athletes start in groups of 4-6. According to the results, the winning athletes advance to the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.

Individual race

There will be 2 distances: long and short.

Long Individual race

The route parameters conform to the rules of ski mountaineering competitions. There will be at least 3 descents and 3 ascents, and the positive height difference will be 1600-1900 meters. The approximate time of the long-distance leader is 2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes.

Short Individual race

The short route is designed for participants in "heavy" equipment, beginner ski climbers and ski tourists. The total positive height difference is about 1000 meters, and technically difficult sections are much less. 

Competition Route and Altitude Profiles will be published later.

Competition days and reserve days

Krasnaya Polyana is an area of heavy snowfall, due to the danger of avalanches the resort may close the resort. As a result, we will be forced to either lay tracks at a lower altitude or cancel the start due to bad weather. Therefore, we are setting aside 3 days for the competition so that there is a possibility of postponement. Please take this into account when planning your trip.

 Attention!

The mandatory equipment for the individual race includes: an Avalanche Beacon, Shovel and Spark. The participant must be able to use his avalanche equipment and know the principles of searching people in an avalanche.

A complete list of mandatory equipment, depending on the discipline, can be found in the regulations.

Telemark and splitboard

Participants with such equipment – you will also be able to take part in our competitions.Участники на альтернативных снарядах – вы также сможете принять участие в наших стартах.

Full information in the Regulations: 

Regulations KRASNAYA POLYANA ALPINDUSTRIA SKIMO RACE  2024

Regulations of official competitions of the Russian Mountaineering Federation .pdf

The Registration fee for participants of open competitions is:

Registration fees includes:

Registration during the competition days 

We do not guarantee the possibility of registration during the days of the competition. It is possible only if we have vacant competitor number. The Registration fee is:

Upon registration uring the competition days, the participant will have to independently and at his own expense arrange insurance according to the instructions provided by the organizer.

Yes. In accordance with paragraph 35 of the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation No. 134n, every participant of sports event must have a medical certificate of admission to this event.

The medical certificate should indicate the discipline - ski mountaineering.

A special sports insurance from our Saveprolife partners is issued by the Organizer. The cost of the policy is included in the entry fee. The insurance will be issued based on the data you entered during registration, so enter your data reliably and correctly.

How to get to Krasnaya Polyana.

By plane: to Adler airport (Sochi), then by train to Esto-Sadok station, by taxi, bus, carsharing to Krasnaya Polyana resort 

By car to the Krasnaya Polyana Resort - 43.683300, 40.267283

Krasnaya Polyana is a popular all-season resort with a large range of hotels of different levels: from hostels to premium 5* hotels. You can find accommodation both at the resort itself and in the village of Krasnaya Polyana, located in 5 km

Ski mountaineering (abbreviated to skimo) is a skiing discipline that involves climbing mountains either on skis or carrying them, depending on the steepness of the ascent, and then descending on skis.

Competitive ski mountaineering is typically a timed racing event that follows an established trail through challenging winter alpine terrain while passing through a series of checkpoints. Racers climb and descend under their own power using backcountry skiing equipment and techniques.