THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

due to poor weather conditions in the weather forecast

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 feel free to ski like mad! Excellent prizes, ride(s) on the Deer chair, a lot of yummy food and drinks. Prizes will be awarded for best Viking costume and then as door prizes!

When: Sunday morning March 22, 2026

Participants meet at 10:00 am

Flying Vikings start at 10:30 am

Mini-Vikings start at 11:00 am

Where: at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre located next to the Mt Fernie Provincial Park

Routes: You have the option to do either the full 50 km yourself (2 loops to the Ski Hill trails and back) or you can choose to do a single loop of 25 km.

Three age categories: Adult Open, U17 and 56+ (or age 56 and up). You can classic or skate ski as you wish … let’s go for No Rules!

Mini-Viking Challenge We have categories with 3 shorter distances for our Mini-Vikings. Choose 1.3 km to Teck bridge, 3.4 km to top of Runt/Grunt or 7.5 km around Galloway Loop, and back to hut. A different route may be selected on race morning.

Optional costumes are highly recommended here too!

Fee:

$30 for 25 km & 50 km - lift ticket included

Free for Mini-Viking distances - no lift ticket required - includes optional guardian

Note: A $15 trail pass is required skiers without a current FNS membership

** IMPORTANT ** For Participants in the 25km & 50 km Event ** MANDATORY **

All 25/50km racers must complete RCR Event Release Agreement(s) to participate in the event.

After completing the online waivers, enter the ID numbers below on the next page .

Racers 16 years and older must complete one waiver - an RCR Event Release Agreement - do it online at Event Release Agreement

Racers 15 years of age and younger must have parent/guardian complete 2 waivers - an RCR Event Release Agreement AND an RCR Parental Agreement - do it online.