ILULISSAT
ICEFJORD
CHALLENGE

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Skiing race in Ilulissat

Ilulissat Icefjord Challenge is a new ski race in Ilulissat, which was held for the first time in April 2024. 

The race is a collaboration between the Ski Club I.S.P. Langrend, Illu Science and Art, Avannaata Kommunia, the Greenland Ski Federation, and World of Greenland. In this context, World of Greenland facilitates the website and registration but is not responsible for the event's execution. The Ski Club I.S.P. Langrend is the organizer.

The purpose of the race is to spread the skiing sport among children and adults in Ilulissat, and at the same time create awareness of Greenland and Ilulissat as an exciting winter destination. 

World of Greenland facilitates registration, but the local ski club, I.S.P. Langrend, organizes the race and handles its entire execution.

The registration fee goes in full to the Ski Club I.S.P. Langrend, and the ski race is a non-profit event for World of Greenland.

This amount is used to buy new skis for the club and to invest in skiing locally.

Anyone who does not have their own skis can borrow skis for the race free of charge from the Ski Club I.S.P. Langrend.

Mark up your calendar for Feburary 22nd 2025 at 10 am

You can pick up your number from 09:00 am at the start/finish area

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The routes

Registration must be completed no later than February 20, 2025.

The short route

Starts at 11 am
The short route runs in a loop across the plain toward Akinnaq. See the map of the routes below for more details. This route is perfect for children, the young at heart, or those new to the sport.
Free of cost

The long route

Starts at 10 am
The long route runs out to Aallaaniarfik and back to Ilulissat. See the map of the routes below for more details.
Please remember to bring a backpack with extra clothes if you sign up for this route.
Price per person
DKK 1000,-
Price for residents of Ilulissat
DKK 300,-

The extreme route

Starts at 10 am
Den ekstreme rute løber ud til Aallaanniarfik og tilbage til Amittorsuup tasia & ind mod nalluarsuk & tilbage til Ilulissat. Se desuden kort over ruterne nedenfor.
Please remember to bring a backpack with extra clothes if you sign up for this route.
Price per person
DKK 1000,-
Price for residents of Ilulissat
DKK 300,-

Download race map here

Download map

Registration

The Long & The Extreme

Drinks on the route
Cake at the finish line
Start number
Medal

to all participants

Price per person
DKK 1000,-
Register here
For bosatte i Iluissat
DKK 300,-
Register at the World of Greenland shop

The Short

Cake at the finish line
Start number
Price per person
Free of charge
Register here

The Package Tour

Greenland Travel has put together a package tour for those coming from abroad who wish to spice up their winter trip to Ilulissat with a cozy ski experience.
In addition to the ski race itself, the package includes flights from Copenhagen to Ilulissat, with
Flights from Copenhagen to Ilulissat with a stop in Nuuk.
One night at Hotel Hans Egede in Nuuk.
Three nights at Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat.
Breakfast every day
Ilulissat City Walk
Boat tour among the icebergs in Ilulissat.
Option to add more excursions.
Pris pr person fra
DKK 16.250
Book ved Greenland Travel

Rules

Trash

As the race takes place through a UNESCO site, it is strictly forbidden to leave any litter on the routes.

Ski rental

Free ski and boot rental is available for children and a limited number for adults.

Where

Equipment can be picked up at the Ski Club I.S.P. Langrend at Sisorarfik on February 21st from 16:00 to 17:00.

Price

It is free for everyone to borrow equipment from the ski club. Equipment rental is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Return of equipment

The equipment must be returned after the race at the finish area.

Thanks to the following supporters

World of Greenland
Fredericiaip’ Aqq. 4
3952 Ilulissat

Tlf: +299 94 43 00
Email: info@wog.gl

World of Greenland
Fredericiaip’ Aqq. 4
3952 Ilulissat

Phone: +299 944300 Email: info@wog.gl

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Difficulty Level
1: Easy

An easy tour means that you must be able to walk a few kilometers in slightly hilly terrain. Like taking a walk on paths in the woods, with a little detour every now and then. You must also be mobile enough to be able to board a boat, even if it may sway a little.

2: Moderate

Accessible to anyone with good health, who is used to off-road walking and hiking. When it comes to sledding, we call it moderate, as you may have to get off the sled and walk / run next to it. In addition, you need to have a healthy back as there will be bumps along the way.

3: Challenging

On a challenging hike you must be able to walk up and down steep hills. You may also have to walk on loose rocks and cross streams, and walk on snow/ice. Involves hiking with a backpack. When challenging is used in connection with sledding tours, it is because we expec that you can walk / run after the sledge up hills, if this is needed. 

4: Demanding

On a demanding hike we expect you to be in good physical shape. This means that you can hike long distances, maybe during several days, and that you can climb many altimeters during the day. Eg. our hike to the Inland Ice, where 1000 altimeters and 20 km must be climbed in one day. Demanding hikes involve hiking with your own backpack.

Strenuous

Expedition level. Requires considerable effort and perseverance. Only suitable for people in really good physical shape.

Besøgende til Glacier Lodge Eqi

Glacier Lodge Eqi, er beliggende på fjeldet 100 m over vandet. Vi anbefaler derfor at bagage medbringes i en rygsæk, da stigningen ikke gør det muligt at medbringe en kuffert. Bemærk, at landgangen ikke er handikapvenlig. Alle vandreture i Eqi, samt vandring på egen hånd bør betragtes som fjeldture der går fra udfordrende til meget krævende.

ILIMANAQ LODGE

World of Greenland
Fredericiaip’ Aqq. 4
3952 Ilulissat

Phone: +299 944300
Email: info@wog.gl