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A special end-of-season event that spreads from Elk Valley Nordic Centre to Fernie Alpine Resort and back again.
The Flying Viking is an annual cross country ski race with 25km & 50km options for skate or classic skis, including a chair lift ride! Plus short mini options for newer vikings!
Looking for a challenge? This is the one, a long one but very casual – unless you don’t want it to be casual, and then by all means attack the course like Ragnar Lothbrok fueled up on mead! A ride on the Deer chair is included!
Prizes for best Viking-themed costume.
Food available by donation.
10am: Participants meet at the Warming Hut at Elk Valley Nordic Centre
10:30am: Flying Viking Race Mass Start
11am: Mini-Viking Race Mass Start
Starting from the warming hut at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre, complete either the full 50 km (2 loops to the ski hill trails and back) or a single loop of 25 km. Skiers may use classic or skate skis.
The course will take you through the Fernie Provincial Park and onto Fernie Alpine Resort, ascending the Deer Chair, and traversing down to Fernie Alpine Resort's XC Trails. Skiers then complete a full loop out to Scandia trail before making the return leg back to the hut.
3 short distances are available for Mini-Vikings: 1.3km to Teck Bridge; 3.4km to top of Runt/Grunt; or 7.5km around Galloway Loop.
Categories: Adult Open, U17, 56+. Skiers may use classic or skate skis.
Now Open on Zone4. REGISTER ONLINE.
Registration is $30 for the 25k or 50km race. Free for mini-vikings on the 2km route.
A current FNS season pass is required, or purchase a $15 day pass ONLINE.
Waivers are required, complete these on the registration place.
Cross-country skis can be hired from Gearhub Sports in Fernie, and at Sports Alpine Rental up at the Fernie Alpine Resort.
