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A good omen, the snow began and began in a big way in the month of May in southern Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego. As of July, the snow conditions have added up to be the best they have been in 15 years in the region making things that much easier for the Ushuaia Loppet Race Organization going into its first Worldloppet year.

As part of the body of events that the Ushuaia Loppet is offering, the “Mes internacional de esquí de fondo” or “International Month of Cross Country Skiing” spans much of August. During that time, the traditional Marchablanca 21 KM will take place in classic technique on the 16th of August. The Marchablanca is competitive for the skiers at the front and a traditional family event for hundreds more skiers as well. The 42 KM freestyle Worldloppet member Ushuaia Loppet will take place on the 8th of August.

Thanks to support from the provincial and federal Argentine tourism authorities, the Ushuaia Loppet’s Race Organization is making improvements to its structure and, ultimately, to its services to skiers. More grooming, especially during the month of August, is one of several improvements occurring in the region.

As of July, entries to the Ushuaia Loppet consisted of skiers from eighteen countries, among them one of the worlds best female skiers, Justyna Kowalczyk from Poland. The event had also filled 75% of its 120 available spots. Registration remains open until tomorrow, so August 6th.

Race CEO, Pablo Valcheff, states “these world class events promote the development of the local and regional economy and allow us to demonstrate the potential for nordic skiing in Argentina by inviting skiers from all over the world to come to Patagonia, participate in a Worldloppet race, and get their Worldloppet Passport stamped in the Earth’s southernmost city.”

Timetable Update

Press conference with competitors, organizers, partner authorities, and special guests. Thursday the 6th at 18:00 at the Hotel Las Lengas.

Race day, 8th of August:
Van transport to Tierra Mayor and race start/finish: Depart from School Number 1 parking lot at intersection of Maipu and Juana Fadul: 7:00 Volunteers and organizers and 8:15-8:45 for registered skiers. The return transport to Ushuaia will leave at 14:15, 15:00 and 16.00 (if necessary).