Author Archives: JonArne

The Kananaskis Ski Marathon (Cookie race)  - 42k Classic This was the 35th year for the Cookie Race at Peter Lougheed Park in Kananaskis Country.  This is a very demanding  42k classic race course as it is between 1600m and … Continue reading →

Gatineau Loppet 51k classic – Gatineau Park, Quebec,  Canada The weather was fantastic and race conditions were amazing this year. The days leading up to the race were mild but with a little new snow combined with freezing temperatures the … Continue reading →

Marcialonga 70k Classic, Moena-Cavaleze, Italy Marcialonga is one of the most popular ski marathons in Europe. The 70k classic event goes through the Val di Fassa and the Val di Fiemme. The course goes up the valley for the first … Continue reading →

Obertilliach in Austria is one of the best places in Europe to train and race. It’s a very small village at about 1450 m elevation, and very close to the Italian border by Toblach. The area typically has great snow … Continue reading →

Pustertal ski marathon, Toblach, Italy – On Sunday morning I left Obertilliach in Austria were I had been staying since new year to race the Pustertal ski marathon 42k classic. They have both a skate and a classic event. I … Continue reading →