Author: waterfall water
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Fossavatnsgangan shown live for the first time
Fossavatnsgangan has signed an agreement with Ski Classics' management company, WSAB, for a live broadcast from the 2024 Fossavatnsgånginn.
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Dagur and Anniken First in the Fossavatnsgangan Free Style
Dagur Benediktsson from Skíðafélag Ísfirðinga and the Norwegian Anikken Gjerde Alnæs won the 25 km Fossavatnsskaut that took place at Seljalandsdal last night. Dagur finished the walk in 01:12:09.1 and Anikken in 01:16:19.6. Next in the men's category came Magnus Waaler, from Norway, and Stefano Zanotto from Italy. The second place in the women's category went to Heli Annika Heiskanen...
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Reception for Worldloppet passport holders
On Friday, April 19, there will be a reception for Worldloppet pass holders in Turnhúsin, Næstakaupstað on Ísafjörður.
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Swiss and Norwegian gold in today's Fossavatnsgangan
Fossavatnsgangan, the biggest cross-country skiing event in the country, took place on Ísafjörður today, Saturday. It was Nadja Kaelin from Switzerland and Mathias Aas Rolid from Norway who finished first in the women's and men's categories in the 50 kilometer walk. The top Icelanders in the walk were Snorri Einarsson from Ísafírður and Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir from Reykjavík. A total of 300 contestants…
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Snorri Einarsson and Nadja Kälin won the Fossavatnsgangan free style 25 km
Snorri Einarsson finished first in the men's category and the Swiss Nadja Kälin in the women's category in the 25 km Fossavatnsskautin, which took place on April 13, 2023. The weather was pleasant in Seljalandsdal and the course was soft. The 5 km Family Waterfall and the 1 km Krakka Waterfall also took place. The Swiss Ilya Chernusov took second place in the men's category and the Norwegian Mathias Aas…
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Fossavatnsgangan coming up
The party is about to start. The ski area's trail workers and trampers have worked hard to ensure that the walk can take place despite the fact that the snow has decreased more than we would have liked. After yesterday's meeting, the following was decided: • Fossavatnsgangan will proceed as planned. • Start and finish will be at…
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NightFossavatn: Last preparation
We will deliver numbers to Næturfossavatnid at 21:00-21:30 on April 5th to Seljalandsdal where the start and finish of the competition will be. you want to have Good luck and don't forget your headlights!
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New weather stations in key locations
Recently, special weather stations were installed at three locations on the Fossavatn route, which provide temperature, wind strength, wind direction and air pressure. These stations are Heiðin (for 50 km it is after 8 and 33 km, for a 25 km walk it is after 8 km), Nónvatn (for 50 km after 20 and 26 km) and Miðfellsháls (for 50 km…
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Fertilizer advice / Waxing recommendations
The big moment is approaching! It is a tradition to issue fertilizer recommendations for the marches on Saturday, and this year is no exception. Bobba Bobbi's fertilizer council, Kristbjörn Róbert Sigurjónsson, has participated in the Fossavatn walk over 20 times since 1996. He recommends: One layer of Chola for the base (thin layer, ironed) One layer...
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Useful information for contestants in 25 and 50 km / Useful information for contestants in 25 and 50 km
All about the backpacks, the time limits and the buses. Info about the backpacks, time limits and buses.