Event Information

 Abisko, Sweden
06 February 2024

Montane Arctic Spine Races 2024

Racing non-stop along the Kungsleden Trail in Arctic Sweden, you will travel through forest, over lakes, up rivers and through breath taking mountain vistas. Doing all of this while carrying or pulling everything you need to survive in the extreme Arctic environment will be an achievement of a lifetime. Our Arctic races include two events; 129 mil

Racing non-stop along the Kungsleden Trail in Arctic Sweden, you will travel through forest, over lakes, up rivers and through breath taking mountain vistas. Doing all of this while carrying or pulling everything you need to survive in the extreme Arctic environment will be an achievement of a lifetime. Our Arctic races include two events; 129 mil

Montane Arctic Spine Challenger

ITRA Points
Mountain Level
  -
Finisher Level
  220
National League
-

Course details

 Race Date: 2024/02/06
 Start Time: 08:00:00
 Participation: Solo
 Distance: 207.00
 Elevation Gain: +4000
 Elevation Loss: -4000
 Time Limit: 84:0:0
 Number of Aid Stations: 1
 Number of Participants: 40
 
 

About the Race

The Arctic Spine Challenger is a non-stop, 129 mile (207 km) foot race along the Kungsleden Trail in Arctic Sweden, one of the most stunning winter landscapes in the world. Beginning from Abisko, you will journey through frozen woodlands, rivers, lakes and mountains to Kvikkjokk. Experiencing temperatures as low as -35°C and winds as high 40 mph, this race demands self sufficiency and proficiency in cold weather management. You will travel either on skis or snowshoes, and carry specialist equipment in sleds or backpacks. This race will test everything you have.

The Arctic Spine Challenger is a non-stop, 129 mile (207 km) foot race along the Kungsleden Trail in Arctic Sweden, one of the most stunning winter landscapes in the world. Beginning from Abisko, you will journey through frozen woodlands, rivers, lakes and mountains to Kvikkjokk. Experiencing temperatures as low as -35°C and winds as high 40 mph, this race demands self sufficiency and proficiency in cold weather management. You will travel either on skis or snowshoes, and carry specialist equipment in sleds or backpacks. This race will test everything you have.