I think it’s fair to say that there was a modest turnout for the 13th Edition of the Evolène Nordic Skiing event. However, I’m sure every single one of them had a wonderful time. After around 4″ to 5″ of overnight snow, the conditions were perfect underfoot, if not overhead, due to the grey skies.
There are junior events covering 1 to 2 kilometres, but the main, senior, events, for both the Classic and Skating styles, are 10k (6 miles) in length. The course is 2 loops of 5k/3 miles and the Skating event started 5 minutes after the Classic, so the participants do get mixed up quite a bit. I wasn’t even sure who had won, especially as the (apparent) winner of the Classic event didn’t seem to be out of breath when he crossed the finish line.
And, just in case you are wondering, yes, I have thought about entering, though purely to say that I did it. However, it is a bit disconcerting when the winners have finished before some of the slower competitors (and that would be me) have even started the 2nd loop!
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omg i’d skip the running if i could do CC Skiing! how marvellous!!!! I tried it once on a ski trip and LOVED every minute of it!
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Yes, it’s good fun, but I have trouble turning corners on those tiny skis. Once I head in a certain direction, especially downhill, that’s it. And it can be a hard landing! 😕
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I really liked seeing the event, the competitors, the snow, the Nordic magic. Especially like seeing the streets of Evolene. Thanks Mike.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures. I should post more pictures of Evolène, or the nearby villages. I’ll have to look into that… 🙂
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All the photos are excellent, but I especially liked the photos of Evolene. The main area looks so quintessential Swiss, and that back street! Oh my! It brings back memories.
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Your the second person to particularly like the village pictures. I shall have to do some more… 🙂
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Awesome post, Mike, I really liked seeing these shots of the skiers and the village, I am looking forward to the next one I see waiting for me! 🙂
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You’re too kind! Though I’m really happy that you are enjoying the photos of our little village and the events surrounding it. 🙂
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