The new Visma Ski Classics Challengers event in 2022 is a beautiful long-distance skiing race in skating technique that starts at the Bossekop Arena and finishes at Kaiskuru Ski Stadium, close to the city center of Alta, in Norway, running through a long loop around Alta.

The race crosses the beautiful Alta River and other scenic places, with primarily light terrain but one significant climb up the Detsika-hill and through a cabin village at the top. For your nutrition and hydration, there will be four checkpoints along the course. 

The Visma Ski Classics Legend Petter Eliassen, who together with Tverrelvalen Idrettslag is organizing the event, shares his enjoyment in being part of the Visma Ski Classics:

“We have a great believe in the Visma Ski Classics concept and look forward to being a part of the Visma Ski Classics Challengers family and developing our event in the coming years.” 

Arctic Alta Skimaraton is part of the Arctic ski & fatbikefestival. Together, they organize the Arctic Alta Fatbike 42 and 20km on Saturday and the Arctic Alta Ski 42, 20km, and Relay races on Sunday, February 27. 

EVENT INFORMATION

• Date: February 27, 2022
• Place: Alta
• Country: Norway
• Race distance: 42km
• Technique: Freestyle Technique
• Registration fee: 400 NOK (approx. 40 euros)
• Registration: Here
• Number of active years: 2
• Number of participants: 120
• Website: Arctic Alta Skimaraton 
• Facebook: Arctic Alta Skimaraton

Everyone participating in Visma Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, recreational and professional skiers can connect their profile to the Visma Ski Classics results database, called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected when becoming a member of Visma Ski Classics online community Pro XC Skiing. In the profile, you can view your Visma Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, analyze your results with friends in the SC Ranking system and collect Bonus Rewards to use in Visma Ski Classics shop.

Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective gender.

A list of Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2021/22 can be found at vismaskiclassics.com. The list will be updated continuously with new events.