Preparations are in full swing for the Fossavatnsgang. The conditions in the mountain are very good, a lot of snow on all the mountains and moors.
No Covid-related measures are in effect anymore, so the cake buffet, seafood party and Fossavatnparty will be held in the old fashion.
The attached photo is of Búrfell in February 2022.
Fossavatnsgangan has signed an agreement with Ski Classics' management company, WSAB, for a live broadcast from the 2024 Fossavatnsgånginn.
The Norwegians Anikken Gjerde Alnæs and Magnus Waaler won the 50 km Fossavatn Walk 2024. About 300 competitors took part in the 50 km walk and faced challenging conditions this morning, but it was briskly windy on the course and the weather gods regularly sent light...
Weather forecast from meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson for the Fossavatn walk: Warming up thoroughly tonight and getting wet in the snow. Sleet and later rain tonight. At the same time, SSV also hisses. At 08 in the morning you can count on 10-14 m/s and the wind direction will be around 200°. Heat at 500 m...