Ski Mountaineering Cup in Norway

Ski Mountaineering in NorwayThis weekend is the start of the Ski Mountaineering Cup in Norway. It’s totally six competitions in different places in Norway, and the first at Kårvatn in middle of Norway.
Saturday 15th January is the individual competition with a mass start at 11:00 on Kårvatn Farm. Good technical trail up 4 climbs and 4 descents, totally 1600 meters climb.
Sunday 16th January is the team race with mass start at 10:00. Team races are not included in the cup.Ski Mountaineering Cup in Norway

Calender Ski Mountaineering Cup in Norway:
Kårvatn, Todalen 15th-16th January (qualifying race World Championship).
Høyanger 22nd-23rd January (qualifying race World Championship).
Harstadfjellrennet, Batnfjordsøra 12th March.
Galdhøpiggrennet 9th April.
Ørsta, X2 16th April.
Laksvatn 7th May (Norway’s championship)

There will be opportunities to try out the sport in every competition. There will be several trail options for both elite and recreational athletes. Welcome as a participant, the choice between Randonee or Telemark equipment is yours.
For registration and more information, visit the www.skialpinisme.no.

Daniel Kvalvik / press officer Norwegian Ski Mountaineering