Category: News
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A Passion for Skiing and Adventure: A Worldloppet Skier’s Journey to Fossavatnsgangan
Interview with Worldloppet veteran Grant McLeod. Cross-country skiing has been an important part of Canadian Grant McLeod's life for decades. He first took up skiing in the early 1970s and after that there was no turning back, he took up ski lessons, coached a local team in his hometown and began participating in longer cross-country skiing. In 1985, Grant first heard of…
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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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Registration started for 2024
According to tradition, we open registration for the Fossavatnsgang on August 1. There is a great atmosphere for the next festival in 2024, many inquiries from abroad and we expect a fun party! Main dates: 27 March 2024 18 April 2024 20 April 2024 Registration fees are lower the earlier you register.
