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Fossavatnsgangan prepares to celebrate 90th birthday

26 August 2024

Fossavatnsgangan was first held in 1935, and has since been Iceland’s most prominent cross-country skiing competition. Next year, we will be celebrating its 90th birthday! As we approach this momentous milestone, the organizers invite you to be part of the festivities and join Fossavatnsgangan from April 9th to 12th, 2025. Registration is now open Registration for […]

Ushuaia Loppet 2024 opened the new Worldloppet Season today

18 August 2024

“This was the hardest edition of Ushuaia Loppet so far!”, said a podium skier from today’s Worldloppet Ski Marathon in Argentina. Indeed the conditions were everything else than easy: Over the past days the weather was wet and warm, which turned the well prepared tracks in a slushy, partwise icy, course. Additionally snow-rain and heavy […]

Kangaroo Hoppet cancelled due to uncommonly warm weather

15 August 2024

The Kangaroo Hoppet 2024 should have been taking place next weekend, on August 24th as second event of the new Worldloppet winter. And even though the skiing conditions in Falls Creek, the venue of Australia’s biggest xc-skiing race have been great throughout the season, weather has changed rapidly over the past days: Mild temperatures and […]

Ushuaia Loppet 2024 in Argentina about to kick off another Worldloppet season

14 August 2024

We are only one week away from another Worldloppet winter! As world federation for popular skiing, we our winter lasts the whole year: Our three races on the southern hemisphere are on the program now. One week to go to the Ushuaia Loppet 2024 (and Marchablanca) in Argentina’s Ushuaia – the so called “End of […]

Introducing the Worldloppet Backpack: Your Sustainable Travel Companion for Ski Marathons!

5 August 2024

We are excited to announce the release of our new Worldloppet Backpack, designed specifically for cross-country skiers. As part of our commitment to a sustainable future, we want to move away from plastic bags being used as gear bags at skimarathon. Let us introduce to you this high-quality, reusable gear bag that caters to all the needs of […]

More snowfalls predicted: Kangaroo Hoppet 2024 on the way

“The race office is going off with entries coming in and we are expecting the usual last minute rush as many will enter during the last weeks leading up to the race.”, is the optimistic statement from the Kangaroo Hoppet organizers. In not even 3 weeks it is time again for cross-country skiing action down […]

Fresh snow is promising a great Worldloppet season opener in Argentina

1 August 2024

Argentina’s most popular cross-country skiing event is going to kick off another season of Worldloppet in two weeks. The 36th Ushuaia Loppet and the 12th Marchablanca, will kick off on August 18 and promise to captivate cross-country skiing enthusiasts in the southernmost part of the planet. The Club Andino Ushuaia is excited for a new edition of the iconic event […]

News from New Zealand: Get Ready for the Merino Muster at Snow Farm!

31 July 2024

The cross-country skiing season is in full swing at New Zealand’s Snow Farm, and conditions couldn’t be better for the upcoming Merino Muster. With a recent fresh snowfall of over 20cm adding to the 60cm base from the start of the season, the trails are primed for an exceptional event. If you’re planning to experience […]

Adapting to Climate Challenges: What Happens if a Worldloppet Ski Marathon is Cancelled?

29 July 2024

The Worldloppet Ski Federation is dedicated to providing thrilling cross-country skiing experiences across the globe. However, climate change poses increasing challenges to our beloved snow sports. Last season, five races had to be cancelled due to lack of snow and mild temperatures, particularly affecting events at lower altitudes in Central Europe. This situation can be […]

Worldloppet Master Number 1 passes away age 89

23 July 2024

The whole Worldloppet Family is deeply sorry to hear the news from the American Birkebeiner: Carol Ann Duffy of Hayward, Wisconsin – home of the Birkie – has passed away on July 21st. She was the first Worldloppet Master, earning Diploma Number 1 in 1980. Back in time she achieved this lifetime goal together with […]

The average marathon skier and his opinion

2 July 2024

At the end of past skiing season we started – as every year – the participants survey. Everyone who has skied a Worldloppet ski marathon so far was invited to fill out the questionary. This survey helps us and our member races to understand, who are your skiers? What is our target group? What are […]