The first woman to reach the finish line was Sophia Velicer, who competes for Taiwan. She finished with a time of 02:51:32.6, and Sophia was also the winner of the 25 km Fossavatn Free Style, which took place on Thursday. Second among the women was Annika Landis from the United States, with a time of 02:55:29.8, and third was Norway's Lea Stabæk Wenaas with a time of 02:55:35.2.

All results from the race can be found at www.timataka.net.

Conditions for the race could hardly have been better: excellent track and wonderful weather, temperatures around 0°C, more or less clear skies, and a light breeze.

Bobbi – GG Sport
Glide:
1x R50 normal glide
1x RX52 good glide
1x RW50 top of the line
Grip:
1x K10 klister base
1x K76 thin layer
1x K60 Gialla or 1xK46 Rossa Special
OR
K10 klister ironed
1x T-line KM3 thin layer
1x T-line K3 a few drops, even out

You might need Rode Violet on tip because of a slight snow preciptation in the night.

Maggi – Everest
Based on testing at 8 AM April 17, and forecast for start April 18.

Glide:
1. SWIX DHBFF Marathon into the base of the ski. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with steel or bronze brush.
2. Apply Swix PC100 Powder (TS 8 for slower racers).
3. Apply Swix LF100 liquid.
Grip:
1. Apply a thin layer of KX20 Green Base klister – Cool it very well.
2. Apply a thin layer of Violet KX45 – cool it very well.
3. KN33 Nero klister, let cool over night (KN 44 for slower racers)
Skin Skis:
We recommend cleaning the skins with Swix N22 Skincleaner and then use N21 Skin boost.

Óskar – Útilíf

Plus map

– Multigrade K15 -5°C – +5°C
– Violet k12 – -3°C – +3°C

Rode

– Multigrade / T-line KM3 -6°C – +6°C
– K40 Rossa / T-line KR3 -2°C – +4°C

Swix

– KN44 Nero klister -3°C – +5°C
– KX45N Violet special -4°C – +1°C

First in the women's 50 km was Linda Rós Hannesdóttir from Ísfjordur in 03:26:44.3. Next was Edda Vésteinsdóttir in 03:44:20.3 and in third place was Beth Bernhardt from the United States in 03:46:25.7.

The winner of the men's 25 km walk was Eyþór Freyr Árnason from Ísfjordur, second was Martin Jancus from Slovakia and third was Elías Mar Friðriksson. In the women's category, María Kristín Ólafsdóttir was first, Ingebjørg Kåsen from Norway was second and Kolfinna Íris Rúnarsdóttir was third.

Full results can be found at www.timataka.net.

About 460 competitors were registered for the 12.5, 25 and 50 kilometer Fossavatnsgöngur, of which about 270 for the 50 kilometer. It can only be said that the weather played a role in the participants' favor this time, with clear skies, calm weather and temperatures around -3°C.

Since spring had sprung quite quickly the last few days before the hike, the 50 kilometer hike is two 25 kilometer loops. However, there was no room for complaint about the conditions on the trail, as it was mostly hard-packed old snow, which provided a firm and good trail.

Result:

Women's 50 km

50 km men

Women's 25 km

25 km men

12.5 km for women

Men's 12.5 km

Weather

Mixed precipitation tonight, Friday. Rain, sleet or snow. It will get cooler, with slower winds and clearer skies as night falls. Partly cloudy but clears completely during the day tomorrow. Frost in the mountains early in the morning but the temperature will quickly move above zero during the day.

Remember sunscreen!

On the front page of this website you will see links to weather stations that the race has set up at key locations.

Waxing tips

Fluor free ski wax only!!

Bobbi

1 x klister blue special base
1 x T-line KM3
1 x T-line KR3 (few drops in the front)

or:

1 x klister blue special base
1 x Multigrade
1 x Rossa paste (few drops in the front)

Oscar at Útilíf

Warm blue glue from Maples as a base, cool.
Purple klister from Maples and stroke well.
End with T-line from Rode klister, just under the toe and stroke well.

Maggi at Everest

GLIDE 1 – RACING:
1. Iron Swix DHBFF Marathon into the base of the ski. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with steel or bronze brush.
2. Apply TST 10 with rotowool

GUIDE 2 – TOURING
1. Iron Swix PS8 or HS8 into the base. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with bronze or steel.
2. Spray Swix HS8 Liquid or TS8 Liquid. Let dry, then use a red or blue nylon brush.

GRIP:
1. Sand the base zone.
2. Apply a thin layer of KX20 Green Base adhesive – Cool it very well
3. KN44 Nero sticker

SKIN:
We recommend cleaning the skin with Swix N22 Skincleaner and then use N21 Skin boost.

300 competitors lined up at 8 am this morning for the 50-kilometer race. Right after, 114 participants joined the 25-kilometer race, with another 70 opting for the 12.5-kilometer challenge. This year’s race saw some challenging conditions, with sharp eastern winds and light rain. However, the status of the track was still good for racing.

Magnus Waaler finished the race at 02:41:13.5, next came Dagur Benediktsson from Ísfjörður at 02:55:46.1 and third was the Italian Stefano Zanotto at 02:55:46.2.

Annikken Gjerde Alnæs finished on 02:55:28.2, second was the Finnish Heli Annika Heiskanen on 03:06:12.8 and third was Elisabeth Schicho from Germany on 03:24:28.0.

Result: 

More detailed results can be found at www.timataka.net.

The temperature at an altitude of 500 m will be around +3°C, and +6°C in the lowlands. Partly cloudy, but probably no fog, except on the highest mountains. Rain starts decreasing from 6 in the morning and after that drizzle or rain in parts. Small changes are expected until noon. On the front page of our web you can see links to our dedicated weather stations.

Remember the backpack requirement in conditions like these. Make sure you have extra clothes that keep you warm and at least somewhat dry.

Waxing tips

Bobbi gives the following fertilizer advice: Sticky base. Rossa special adhesive from Rode or similar adhesive for new wet snow.

Maggi from Everest gives the following waxing advice:

Glide Option 1 – Racing:

1. Marathon (fluorine free), White.

2. Scrape and brush with a bronze or steel brush

3. TSP10 Powder

4. 1-2mm linear structure (rill)

Glide Option 2 – Economy:

1. HS10 Yellow Wax

2. Scrape and brush with a nylon brush

Grip Classic – Option 1:

1. Swix KB20 Spray spread thinly

2. Swix KN33 Very thin

3. Swix KX65 Red

Grip – Option 2 – RUB:

1. Sand Gripzone with 80 grit sandpaper

2. Swix N6C Zero Spray

Grip – Option 3 – ZERO ski:

1. Swix N6C Zero Spray

Skin Skis:

1. Swix N22 Skin Cleaner

2. Swix N20 Skin Impregnation

3. Swix N21 Skin Boost

Just finished your race? Congratulations! Participants can get a diploma for their participation in Fossavatngsgangan 2023. Follow this link: www.timataka.net/fossavatn2023, find your name in the category you competed in and click to get the diploma, complete with your name, distance and time.

Everest — Swix

The advice from Everest is based on test walks on Friday, April 14 at 08:00-12:00.

GLIDE 1: Racing:

1. Iron Swix DHBFF Marathon into the base of the ski. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with steel or bronze brush.
2. Apply TSP8 powder. Iron the powder at 160°c. Let it cool down before brushing it with a bronze or steel brush.
3. Polish the base with a blue nylon brush.
4. Rill with 1mm linear the entire base

Glide 2: Touring

1. Iron Swix PS8 or HS8 into the base. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with bronze or steel.
2. Spray Swix HS7 Liquid or TS7 Liquid. Let dry, then use a red or blue nylon brush.

Grip:

1. Sand the base zone.

2. Apply a thin layer of KX20 Green Base adhesive – Cool it very well

3. KN44 Nero klister- let cool- VP50 kickwax cover-cork lightly

Skinski:

We recommend cleaning the skin with Swix N22 Skincleaner and then use N21 Skin boost.

The mountain hut — Toko

Flow: Start with a hard flow (eg blue High Performance). Scrape and brush and then red High Performance.

Base: Green Toko Base.

Fix: A mixture of yellow and red Toko glue.

GG Sport — Rode

The flow is based on the best, we can always offer the first two options, even three.

Glide:
1x RODE GL40 brush/scraper
1x RODE LF 40 brush/scraper
1x Rode HF 40 brush/scraper
1x Rode F40 powder, brush  

Fatt/Kickwax:
1 thin layer of Rode Klister K-10 blue, ironed on
1 layer of Rode K76 multigrade or T-line KM3
Cool the skis well, then apply a layer of RodeV40 Violet/ T-line VXPS

Our expert waxing recommendations for the Saturday race are here:

Everest — Swix

WAX TIP FOR THE WATERFALL WALK based on testing 14.4 at 08:00-12:00

Weather at start. 15.4

GLIDE 1: Racing:

1. Iron Swix DHBFF Marathon into the base of the ski. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with steel or bronze brush.
2. Apply TSP8 powder. Iron the powder at 160°c. Let it cool down before brushing it with a bronze or steel brush.
3. Polish the base with a blue nylon brush.
4. Rill with 1mm linear the entire base.

Glide 2: Touring

1. Iron Swix PS8 or HS8 into the base. Let the wax cool down before scraping off. Then brush with bronze or steel.
2. Spray Swix HS7 Liquid or TS7 Liquid. Let dry, then use a red or blue nylon brush.

Grip:

1. Sand the base zone.

2. Apply a thin layer of KX20 Green Base adhesive – Cool it very well

3. KN44 Nero klister- let cool- VP50 kickwax cover-cork lightly

Skinski:

We recommend cleaning the skin with Swix N22 Skincleaner and then use N21 Skin boost.

The mountain hut — Toko

Glide: Start with a layer of hard (eg blue High Performance). Scrape and brush and then red High Performance.

Base: Green Toko Base.

Grip: Mix of yellow and red Toko klister.

GG Sport — Rode

Glide:
1x RODE GL40 brush/scrape
1x RODE LF 40 brush/scrape
1x Rode HF 40 brush/scrape
1x Rode F40 powder, brush

Fatt/Kickwax:
1 thin layer of Rode Klister K-10 blue, ironed
1 layer of Rode K76 or T-Line KM3
Cool the skis well, then add a kickwax Rode V40 Violet/T-line VXPS

Just a friendly reminder that the starting times tomorrow have been altered a little bit:
• The start for 50 km will be open 08:00-08:30
• The start for 25 km will be open 08:30-09:00

On Friday, March 14, there will be a reception for Worldloppet pass holders in Turnhúsin, Næstakaupstað on Ísafjörður. The reception starts at 17:00 and light refreshments will be available. Registration is unnecessary.

Fossavatnsgangan is part of the international series Worldloppet. You can buy a Worldloppet pass at the race office.

Worldloppet passport holders are invited to a reception on Friday April 14th. The reception takes place at the Westfjords Heritage Museum in Neðstikaupstaður, Ísafjörður, and starts at 17:00.