Category Archives: Race reports 2014

by Hannes Larsson New Zealand’s Merino Muster has a long history, but it started a new phase in its development when it was accepted last June as an associated member in Worldloppet. This year’s race took place on August 16 … Continue reading →

report by Hannes Larsson In June this year Ushuaia Loppet was accepted as an Associated member of Worldloppet together with three other races. The race scheduled on August 9 was Ushuaia Loppet’s first appearance in Worldloppet. Alarming reports were received … Continue reading →

Sunshine and great skiing conditions: what else can one ask for a Worldloppet race especially after so many race cancellations in the 2014 European Winter. The2014 Kangaroo Hoppet held on 23rd August was an absolute delight; great weather, great snow, … Continue reading →

Fresh pictures from the Worldloppet race in Argentina. This year was the first year the race was a Worldloppet race. Picture from a reception of Worldloppet skiers at the race: Start and finish area of the race: All pictures by … Continue reading →

Today, 17th March, two days after the cancellation, we can read on the Birkebeinerrennet site: Welcome to the 77th Birkebeinerrennet March 15th 2014 Start at Thingstadjordet, Rena and finish at Birkebeineren ski stadium, Lillehammer. The trail is 54 km, classic … Continue reading →

Photo by Minoru:

Snow! Snow! Snow! There was white snow everywhere and skiers were so excited especially those Worldloppet skiers who’ve had marginal snow conditions for the past month. With so many European Worldloppet nations reporting significantly less than usual snow depths, it … Continue reading →

By Minoru

No snow during the winter in Sweden, raining raining raining the week before the race… On Monday Vasaloppet wrote that “the critical situation has arisen since the marshes north of Evertsberg have not become thoroughly frozen during the warm winter. … Continue reading →

Sunshine was abundant, as were the enthusiastic spectators and 656 keen skiers; just glad to be out skiing in a race that would be eligible for a Worldloppet stamp even though Saturday’s main classic race was reduced from 50 kilometres … Continue reading →