Ski Classics - a new era in cross-country skiing

Ski Classics

Ski Classics is a cross country ski TV-series combining the 6 most classical and prestigious long distance skiing events in the world. The combination of elite and amateur skiers is unique for the Ski Classics events and the races are elite competitions combined with great folk festivals for the different regions. All 6 events utilize the classic skiing technique and are at least 50km long. The new TV-broadcasted ski championship is a pioneer project that has been worked on for over two years. It is the result of a cooperation between representatives of the included ski events and participating elite skiers with the common goal to enhance the world of cross country skiing.

The long distance events still symbolize the strong traditions and classical setting that cross country skiing used to be all about, from a combined mass start where several thousand of skiers break the start together to the drama of head to head between skiers as the finish line approaches. Ski Classics adds additional excitement by introducing 4 different competitions.

Ski Classics Events 2011:

Ski Classics Event 1 - Jizerska Padesatka, Czech Republic, 9 January 2011

Ski Classics Event 2 - Marcialonga, Italy, 30 January 2011

Ski Classics Event 3 - König Ludwig Lauf, Germany, 6 February 2011

Ski Classics Event 4 - Vasaloppet, Sweden, 6 March 2011

Ski Classics Event 5 - Birkebeinerrennet Norway 19 March 2011

Ski Classics Final     - Norefjellrennet Norway 2 April 2011 

Ski Classics Competitions:

Ski Classics Champion

Is given to the male and female skiers finishing with the most points each season in Ski Classics.

Ski Classics Sprint

Athletes will compete for 2–4 sprints during each event in Ski Classics. Sprint points will be included in race for the Ski Classics Champion.

Ski Classics Team

The Ski Classics Team prize is determined by adding the top placements from the team’s best two male athletes and best female athlete in each event.

Ski Classics Youth

It is given to the best male and female skier aged 25 or under in Ski Classics overall.