Photo: Carl-Johan UtsiThe 220 kilometres long Red Bull Nordenskiöldsloppet is the world’s toughest and longest Nordic ski race. The course stretches through vast landscapes in-between Jokkmokk and Årrenjarkka and back again. It’s certainly not for everyone as the winner of the 2018 years edition, Norwegian Andreas Nygaard, summaries the race after he crossed the finish line after 13 hours and 13 minutes: “It’s the toughest I’ve ever done. It was brutally tough!” nordenskioldsloppet.se
Photo: Beyond the UltimateImagine running 230 kilometres. Imagine doing it above the Arctic Circle in February with temperatures down below minus 40 degrees Celcius. Ice Ultra is part of the Beyond the Ultimate-series and is an incredible adventure through 230 kilometres of arctic landscape in Jokkmokk. Ice Ultra might be even harder than the legendary Barkley marathon! beyondtheultimate.co.uk
Photo: Pau Molas RocaAre you into steep slopes and narrow ridges? Then the Kebnekaise Classic Winter could be something for you. It’s an alpine challenge that will definitely be a fantastic experience. The race takes part in the Kebnekaise area in the Kiruna mountain world with some of the highest peaks in Sweden, far north of the Arctic Circle. kebclassic.se
Photo: Håkan StenlundHaglöfs Björkliden Arctic Mountain Marathon 70 – or ‘BAMM’ – is a 70-kilometre long demanding mountain orienteering race that spans over two days. The race places high demands on the participants with a lot of covered altimeters and moments of orienteering in Björkliden, located in the Kiruna mountain world. All while carrying your tent and sleeping bag in your backpack. bjorkliden.com
Photo: Erik WestbergArranged annually since 1992, the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships is the world’s first big mountain competition. The hosting ski resort is Riksgränsen, located above the Arctic Circle on the border between Sweden and Norway, in the Kiruna mountains. The Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships is an open pro-am big mountain competition where beginners have the chance to compete against some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world. bigmountain.se
