Arkhyz

Karachay-Cherkess Republic

2-8 April 2025

Competition Route

Individual race

The longest, most difficult and diverse of the ski mountaineering disciplines.

Sprint

The most entertaining race. Mostly due to this discipline ski mountaineering has been become an Olympic sport.

Vertical Race

Challenges the athlete to overcome a climb of up to 700m in the shortest time.

SkySnow Vertical Vertical Race

A new discipline of skyrunning. The race in micro-crampons is held on a prepared ski slope. 

Technical routes

Fast descents

Lofty mountains

Steep climbs

Gorgeous views

USEFUL INFORMATION

Main INFORMATION


April 2-8, 2025 on the slopes of the Resort of Arkhyz within the framework of a single program will be held:

- open competition ARKHYZ ALPINDUSTRIA SKIMO RACE;

 - Russian Ski Cup final - mountaineering sprint;

- Russian Ski Cup final - mountaineering-individual race;

- 3rd stage of the Russian Ski Cup - mountaineering-vertical race;

 - SkySnow Vertical-skyrunning, vertical race on a ski slope 

The program includes 3 competition days and 1 reserve day.

Anyone can try their hand, regardless of experience and sports regalia, and we are also waiting for participants on Telemark's splitboards and skis.

Ski mountaineering distances

Sprint

This race is a track with a total height difference of up to 80m and includes an ascent on kamuses, then an ascent on foot, another ascent on kamuses, and then a descent on skis along a marked track, you need to pass the track gates. Athletes start in groups of 4 -6 people. The race for one group lasts no more than five minutes. According to the results of the races, the winning athletes advance to the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals of the tournament.

Individual race

In the 2025 season, there will be one distance.

Vertical race 

The athlete's task is to cover the distance from 400 to 700 meters vertically (depending on the category) in the shortest possible time. That is, the race consists only of lifting. From the point of view of amateur sports, vertical racing can be considered the most athletic discipline, since the only thing required of the participant is to quickly climb up.

For a vertical race, choose a prepared slope. The winner is the one who crosses the finish line first. Participants run without additional cargo, and the helmet is not a mandatory piece of equipment in this discipline. The race is similar to the "vertical kilometer" in skyrunning.

Skyrunning distance

SkySnow Vertical Vertical Race 

Winter version of the vertical skyrunning race, where at least 70% of the track must be covered with snow. The goal is to cover the distance faster than your opponents. The race is held on a specially prepared ski slope. Athletes move only upwards, gaining up to 1000 meters and running no more than 5 kilometers in total.

 Recommended equipment — trekking or ski poles, microshoes, or sneakers with spikes and deep tread.

Competition days and reserve days

Arkhyz is an area of heavy snowfall. Due to the danger of avalanches, the resort may close both the upper cable car stations and the entire resort. As a result, the organizer will be forced to either lay the tracks at a lower altitude or cancel the start due to bad weather. Therefore, we set aside 3 days for the competition, so that there is a possibility of postponing the competition. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip.

Attention!

Mandatory equipment for the individual race includes: avalanche sensor, shovel and dipstick. The participant ** must be able to usetheir avalanche equipment and ** have an understanding of the principles of searching for people caught in an avalanche.

For a complete list of mandatory equipment, depending on the discipline, see the rules of the game.

Telemark and splitboard

Participants on alternative vehicles – you can also take part in our launches.

For more information, see the Regulations.

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