The Russian Mountaineering Championship is underway in the Dzheyrakh District.

The strongest climbers from 11 regions of the country are participating in the competition.

Athletes compete in teams of two. The competition is held in a marathon format: participants spend eight hours on the rock face over the course of two days. Physical fitness and technical skill are key, as is tactics—the team must manage their strength wisely, choose a pace, and consider the difficulty of the routes.

The first route on the first day is determined by lottery, while the second route is determined based on the previous day's results. During the route, climbers alternately lead and belay each other. To qualify, both participants must complete the route, reach the finish station, and stow their gear.

Separate rankings are maintained for men's and women's teams. All participants have at least a first-class mountaineering rank.

Hosting the Russian Championship is a major sporting event for Ingushetia. The rock routes of the Dzheyrakh Gorge are well-known among climbers and are used for training. Trails of varying difficulty are laid here, from easy to category 6 routes.

The final results and closing ceremony will take place on September 24 at 7:00 PM.