What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 6 rules · Step 2 of 4Races and categories
- What is the individual race in ski mountaineering?The individual race has three to seven climbs and descents, off-piste where possible: seniors climb 1,300 to 1,600 m (men) or 1,150 to 1,400 m (women), and the winner takes at least 1 hour 15 minutes.
- How does the ski mountaineering mixed relay work?In the relay four athletes of one gender race one leg each; in the mixed relay a woman and a man each race the loop twice, taking turns.
On the track
- How are skis carried in ski mountaineering?On yellow-flag sections athletes climb on foot with skis fixed to the backpack by two straps; if the skis come loose they must stop and refix them.
- What happens if you miss a gate in ski mountaineering?Athletes must follow the markings closely and may not cut marked kick turns.
Equipment and results
- How is a ski mountaineering race started and finished?Long races use a mass start in rows of up to eight; the sprint qualification uses an interval start.
- How are penalties given in ski mountaineering?Penalties are time added to the result on two scales: 30 seconds, 3 minutes or disqualification in individual and team races; 3 seconds, 30 seconds or disqualification in vertical, sprint and relay races.