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Worldloppet
The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through ski races. The federation was founded on 10 June 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden. Locations Only one and the best race from a country can be a member of Worldloppet. There are (written 2015) 20 races, spread amongst Europe, America, Asia and Australia: Racing distances Actual racing distances may vary from year to year according to the local snow conditions, but usually, there are different categories: full distance (at least 42 km, the length of a non-skiing marathon (26 miles)) and shorter ones for children and less experienced skiers. For Vasaloppet ( Swedish for 'the Vasa-race') is an annual long distance cross-country ski race held on the first Sunday of March. The course starts in the village of Berga, just south of Sälen in western Dalarna, Sweden, and ends in the town of Mora in t ..., the oldest of the races, the full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing (sport)
Competitive cross-country skiing encompasses a variety of race formats and course lengths. Rules of cross-country skiing are sanctioned by the International Ski Federation and by various national organizations. International competitions include the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup, and at the Winter Olympic Games. Such races occur over homologated, groomed courses designed to support classic (in-track) and freestyle events, where the skiers may employ skate skiing. It also encompasses cross-country ski marathon events, sanctioned by the Worldloppet Ski Federation, and cross-country ski orienteering events, sanctioned by the International Orienteering Federation. Related forms of competition are biathlon, where competitors race on cross-country skis and stop to shoot at targets with rifles, and paralympic cross-country skiing that allows athletes with disabilities to compete at cross-country skiing with adaptive equipment. Norwegian army un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kangaroo Hoppet
__NOTOC__ The Kangaroo Hoppet is a long distance cross-country skiing race in Australia. It is held in Falls Creek, Victoria. It debuted in 1979, and is part of Worldloppet The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through ski races. The federation was founded on 10 June 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden. Locations Only one and the ... since 1991. It is held annually on the fourth Saturday of August. The Kangaroo Hoppet event consists of three races: * The Kangaroo Hoppet is a 42 km race, and for the purposes of the Worldloppet counts as a main race. * The Australian Birkebeiner is a 21 km race, and for the purposes of Worldloppet counts as a short race. * The Joey Hoppet is a 7 km race, and does not count as either a main race or a short race. History The Kangaroo Hoppet has its origins in the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club's 21 km Australian Birkebeiner, first held in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
König Ludwig Lauf
König Ludwig Lauf is a long distance cross-country skiing race, that takes places in Germany, and is part of the international long distance cup Ski Classics and the Worldloppet series. The race is over distances of 50 km and 23 km in both classical and free technique. It debuted in 1968 and has been a part of Worldloppet The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through ski races. The federation was founded on 10 June 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden. Locations Only one and t ... as long as Worldloppet has been around. References External linksHistory of the race {{DEFAULTSORT:Konig Ludwig Lauf Cross-country skiing competitions 1968 establishments in West Germany Recurring sporting events established in 1968 February sporting events Sports competitions in Bavaria Cross-country skiing competitions in Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcialonga
Marcialonga is a cross-country ski race which is arranged for the last Sunday in January in Trentino in Italy. It was first held in 1971 and has been a part of Worldloppet as long as Worldloppet has been around. The run begins in Moena, where the skiers first go further up Fassa Valley and along Canazei, passing Moena on its way alongside Cavalese in the Fiemme Valley. Marcialonga runs in classic style, and is 70 km long, but in 2007, 2015 and 2017, it was shortened to 57 km due to snow problems. In 1975, 1989 and 1990 it was cancelled due to the total lack of snow on the track. A short race, ''Marcialonga light'' is 45 km, and goes from Moena to Predazzo. Maria Canins won from 1979 until 1988 10 times the Marcialonga. History In the summer of 1970 four Italian friends (Mario Cristofolini, Giulio Giovannini, Roberto Moggio, and Nele Zorzi) decided to organize in Fiemme Valley a ski marathon that would trace, in some way, the legendary Vasaloppet, historical an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolomitenlauf
The Dolomitenlauf is a cross-country skiing marathon in Austria. It has been held since 1970 and has been part of Worldloppet The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through ski races. The federation was founded on 10 June 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden. Locations Only one and t ... as long as Worldloppet has been around. References External links {{WorldloppetOfficial website 1970 establishments in Austria January sporting events Recurring sporting events established in 1970 Ski marathons Cross-country skiing competitions in Austria East Tyrol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transjurassienne
The Transjurassienne is an annual cross-country ski race (ski marathon) held on the second Weekend of February between Lamoura and Mouthe in the French Jura mountains. It debuted in 1980 and has been a part of Worldloppet since 1981. It is also part of the FIS Marathon Cup and the biggest cross-country skiing event in France. More than 4,000 skiers participate over the two days each year. Saturday is devoted to classic-style with races taking place over 25 km and 50 km. The main race takes place on Sunday - the 76 km long Tranjurassienne in skating-style - the longest skating race on the Worldloppet tour. Shorter races over 57 km and 25 km are also offered. Participation is open to anyone from the age of 16, and while no licence is required to sign up, the organisers demand a medical certificate to demonstrate the ability to take part in a long-distance skiing event. Track The traditional 76 km course connects the villages Lamoura (1120m), Prémanon, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapporo International Ski Marathon
The Sapporo International Ski Marathon is a cross-country skiing marathon in Japan. It has been held since 1981 and is part of Worldloppet The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through ski races. The federation was founded on 10 June 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden. Locations Only one and t ... since 1985. References External links Official website {{Worldloppet Ski marathons 1981 establishments in Japan Cross-country skiing competitions in Japan February sporting events Recurring sporting events established in 1981 Sports competitions in Sapporo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falls Creek, Victoria
The Falls Creek Alpine Resort is an alpine ski resort in the Hume region in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It is located in the Alpine National Park in the Victorian Alps, approximately by road from Melbourne, with the nearest town being Mount Beauty, which is approximately away. The resort lies between an elevation of above sea level, with the highest lifted point at . Skiing is possible on the nearby peak of Mount McKay at , accessed by snowcat from the resort. The resort is an unincorporated area, directly administered by the government of Victoria, and surrounded by the Alpine Shire. History After World War II, the Kiewa electrical scheme was started in the Kiewa River valley by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. On land previously used only for summer cattle grazing in the natural alpine grasslands, the first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the scheme. The first lift, a rope tow, was built in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamoura
Lamoura is a commune in the Jura department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Population See also *Communes of the Jura department The following is a list of the 494 communes of the Jura department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Jura (department) {{JuraFR-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cavalese
Cavalese (''Cavalés'' in local dialect) is a ''comune'' of 4,004 inhabitants in Trentino, northern Italy, a ski resort and the main center in the Fiemme Valley. It is part of the Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme (Magnificent Community of Fiemme) and, together with Predazzo, is the administrative, cultural and historical center of the valley. The town is a renowned tourist location, during winter for cross-country and alpine skiing, and during summer for excursions. The cable car from Cavalese to the nearby mountain Cermis has been the site of two major cable-car accidents, one in 1976 and one in 1998. History The origins of Cavalese can be dated back to the Bronze Age, with the creation of a small settlement. The proper village developed during the 12th century, with the creation of mills, sawmills and blacksmiths for copper manufacturing along the Gambis brook. By that time, the Fiemme Valley was ruled by prince bishop of Trento, which allowed a broad autonomy to the local commu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Rousses
Les Rousses () is a commune in the Canton of Hauts de Bienne of Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France, on the Swiss border. The Lac des Rousses is located northeast of the village of Les Rousses beside the road to the village of Bois d'Amont. The Lac de Lamoura is located southwest of the village of Les Rousses beside the road to the village of Lamoura. Other places include the village of Prémanon, and La Cure, the transit point across the Swiss border towards Saint-Cergue. Population Tourism Les Rousses includes part of the Upper Jura Natural Park and Fort des Rousses ( fr), an historical fortress that, until 1997, was used as a commando training site. The fortress includes an underground labyrinth used in training, that is open to the public. Les Rousses has an extensive ski area, especially for cross-country skiing. Many villages have their own runs using a common lift pass. * Alpine ** Massif du Noirmont ** Massif des Tuffes ** Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mouthe
Mouthe () is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. The town is known for having the coldest recorded temperature in France. Geography The town is located south of Pontarlier in the Jura Mountains on the Swiss border. The source of the river Doubs is from Mouthe. Climate Mouthe, is located in a region of the Jura Mountains known as "Little Siberia" (''La Petite Sibérie'') and snowfalls are not uncommon as late as the third week of March. Although the average low temperature for January in the town ranges from about -6 °C to -10 °C, the low temperature descended to -36.7 °C (-34.1 °F) on 13 January 1968, and fell further, to -41.2 °C (-42.2 °F) on 17 January 1985. Due to its elevation and its location in a coomb, the diurnal temperature variation is high and Mouthe features a warm-summer humid continental climate (''Dfb,'' according to the Köppen climate classification'')'', with an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
