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Fertilizer recommendation 2023 / Waxing recommendations 2023
The experts' fertilizer advice for the walks on Saturday are here: Everest — Swix The advice from Everest is based on test walks on Friday, April 14 at 08:00-12:00. GLIDE 1: Racing: Glide 2: Touring Grip: 1. Sandrub the basezone. 2. Apply a thin layer of KX20 Green Base klister – Cool it very well 3. KN44 Nero klister- let cool- VP50…
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Reminder about altered starting times
We remind you that tomorrow's schedule has been changed slightly from what was previously announced:• The start of the 50 km walk will be open at 08:00-08:30 • The start for 25 km and 12.5 km will be open 08:30-09:00 Just a friendly reminder that the starting times tomorrow have been altered a little bit:• The start for 50…
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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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Reception for Worldloppet passport holders
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. A Worldloppet pass can be purchased at the race office in Edinburgh House, and in it competitors collect stamps from the Worldloppet races they take part in. World race…
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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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Recognition documents for participants / Diplomas for participants
Competitors can now receive recognition documents for participating in the 2022 Fossavatn Walk by going to www.timataka.net/fossavatn2022 and clicking on their name in the appropriate category. The document will then appear with the name, distance and time, ready for printing. Participants can get a diploma for their participation in Fossavatngsgangan 2022. Follow this link: www.timataka.net/fossavatn2022, find your name in…
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Live webcam from the finish line
You can watch the goal in the webcam below. Of course, you can follow how the contestants are doing at https://timataka.net/fossavatn2022/ Follow a live-stream from the finish line below and check out contestants timing and scoring here: https://timataka.net/fossavatn2022 /
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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...