The vertical kilometer ascent to the summit of the Great Balkhan Range, Mt. Arlan, in Balkan velayat is this year’s second round of Turkmenistan Skyrunning Cup series. The races are organized by the mountain climbing clubs, Agama and Mert, under the auspices of the State Sport Committee of Turkmenistan.
The 6-kilometer serpentine trail wended its way against the scenic backdrop.The elevation difference between the base and the summit of the mountain was over 850 meters.
The event finished in a juniper forest at the height of 1,800 meters above sea level.Although the climbers climbed the steep ascent on the northern slope, they had to withstand a high temperature of above 30° C in some parts of the route.