Mamison welcomes autumn with sports, comedy, and creative workshops.
The year-round resort in North Ossetia has announced its September program. Mamison guests can look forward to mountain runs, stand-up comedy sets by the North Caucasus's top comedians, weekend "slow living" workshops, and a literary immersion experience.
On Saturday, September 12, the resort will host a conceptual photography workshop led by photo artist Rada Sadygova—the creator of Mamison’s inaugural advertising campaign. Both professional photographers and amateurs are invited to participate. Participants may use digital or film cameras, or even smartphone cameras. The session begins at 2:00 PM.
On September 13, the resort will host a family sports tourism festival. Mountain runs will kick off at 9:00 AM, open to both experienced athletes and those looking to try trail running for the first time. Courses of 7, 10, 20, and 41 kilometers await the runners; all races start at the resort's lower station. Starting at 11:00 AM, activity zones will open for guests, featuring orienteering, a family quest with prizes, relay races, mounted archery, a stone-throwing contest, a children's program, and a raffle. The day will conclude with a concert by the Ossetian groups Heat Beat Band and "Ritm Gor" (Rhythm of the Mountains), both of which blend modern sounds with traditional motifs. Every registered participant will receive a sightseeing ticket for the cable car. A free shuttle service from Vladikavkaz will operate on the day of the festival, starting at 6:30 AM.
From September 18 to 20, Mamison will welcome the North Caucasus's best comedians and fans of good humor for its first-ever comedy festival. On September 18 and 19, the resort will host workshops led by guest comedians and an "Open Mic" session for anyone wishing to try their hand at stand-up comedy. The comedy festival’s main event—a major showcase featuring various comedians—will take place on Sunday, September 20.
On September 22, a DJ set awaits guests at the resort’s upper station, followed by an Ossetian pie-making workshop on September 25. From September 24 to 27, the "Po Slogam" (Syllable by Syllable) literary workshop will be based at the resort, offering participants an opportunity to engage in thoughtful reading and contemplation. Additionally, at the end of the month, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) will hold an entrepreneurship intensive at Mamison.
On September 26 and 27, the resort invites visitors to celebrate Tourism Day with a "Trekking Weekend," featuring guided hikes along the resort's eco-trails accompanied by professional photographers. Hiking and trekking enthusiasts can explore routes of varying difficulty levels at Mamison, spanning a total distance of over 15 kilometers. Some of these trails are accessible daily, regardless of the cable car's operating schedule. An open-air exhibition of sculptures by Vladimir Soskiev, located at the resort's upper station, will further enhance the experience of autumn mountain walks; the works will be on display until the end of September.
Participation in all resort activities is free, subject to prior registration. Mamison can be reached via a regular shuttle service from Vladikavkaz: departures are from the Ossetian Theatre at 9:00 AM, with return trips leaving the resort parking lot at 4:30 PM.