Author: Gylfi Ólafsson
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All photos for sale
Ágúst Atlason and his family are the family photographers of the Fossavatnsgang. All the photos they took are available on the website Gusti.is, where you can buy the photos in high resolution.
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In memory of Kitti Muggs
Kristján Rafn Guðmundsson, Kitti Muggs, will be buried today, Friday, April 19. He was a skier from the great skiing family of Grænagard and first got on skis at the age of four. After that there was no turning back. Competitions, training and various skiing activities were a big part of his life ever since. Kitti had a great career...
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Waxing service
Two parties offer fertilizer services for the Fossavatnsgängin. Fjordhub offers self-service, while Einar Birkir and Sveinbjörn offer full service. The use of fluorine fertilizers is prohibited according to international regulations. If you offer a fertilizer service, please let us know.
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Hertz is a sponsor of the Fossavatnsgangan
Fossavatnsgangan is one of the most significant ski competitions in Iceland, which has a long and rich history. It is part of a growing group of cross-country skiing events that attract both amateur and professional athletes from all over the world. The competition, which takes place in the beautiful and sometimes brutal landscape of the Westfjords, offers a unique combination of sports, adventure and natural experiences. Hertz car rental…
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Sveinbjörn and Grétar Smári won Fossavatnsgangan Night Race
NæturFossavatnid took place on the 27th of March and the night of the 28th. The walk took place in chilly but beautiful conditions at Seljalandsdal. Winners in the 35 km walk 1. Sveinbjörn Orri Heimisson and Grétar Smári Samúelsson 2. Eyþór Freyr Árnason and Hjalti Böðvarsson 3. Daníel Jakobsson and Samúel Orri Stefánsson Winners in the 70 km walk 1. Alice Moran and...
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From the Fossavatnsgangan database: an article in the 2024 local ski magazine
In the ski magazine 2024 (which can be read on Snjor.is along with all older ski magazines) there is an article with various information about the Fossavatnsgånginn database. The article begins on p. 13, but is published here for fun, slightly expanded. In addition, common names have been better separated, but Sigurður Jónsson (Búbbi printer) was in the printed version...
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Good snow conditions
This is the Stone with a capital si. The stone is in Engidal, near Fossavatn, and was a landmark at the start of the walk since 1935. Since then, the walk has been extended to 50 km. the path goes from Seljalandsdal to Stein and back again, and Stein is then the center of the walk. Thråstur Jó, track manager, recently started exploring...
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Lottery until the end of the year
Everyone who registers to play until the end of the year will enter a pot that will be drawn in January. Two lucky participants will get free admission to the walk in 2025. It is cheaper to register early, as you can see in the price list.
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Wild Westfjords is the official travel agency for Fossavatnsgangan
The Wild Westfjords travel agency is the official travel agency for the Fossavatnsgården. The travel agency offers packages for foreign visitors starting at Keflavík International Airport. A package is available from April 15 to April 22, including sightseeing, travel and accommodation. There is also a package with accommodation only. The packages can be customized according to needs and interest.
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Special offer from Icelandair
Icelandair offers a 10% discount on flights in connection with the Fossavatn Walk. Use the code FOSSAVATN in the period 7-13. November to book flights in the period 13-24 April 2024. See more below:
