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 Skier downtown by Saagar
Cross-country skiing doesn't seem very popular, the explanation may perhaps be that there isn't that much snow, and it certainly isn't stable - it blows away very quickly. Very cold snow is also not good for gliding, so all this may add up? I don't know for sure - I brought my own skis, enjoyed it and did meet some hardy skiers on day trips over the glaciers in the peripheriy of Longyearbyen, some French and Swiss plastic-clad hard-core randonee downhill skiers and kids playing in the pedestrian road in town with their skis on.
You can buy some stuff, but call beforehand to shops to esnure thay will have what you need.
Didn't find any ski rentals. Leave a Comment Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding
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 Yep, that's it - the ski
lift... by SaagarLeave a Comment Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding
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 by tini58de
When we were there we watched them run both marathon and half marathon and boy, did I admire them! Not only the distance, but also the temperature is difficult for those athletes. There was a participant who was almost 80 years old - it took him about 8 hours or even more to do it . We met him when everybody else was already celebrating! BUT HE DID IT!
The fastest runner needed 3:13 h!! Leave a Comment
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Svalbard Turn is arranging Svalbard skimaraton. The cross country ski race is held near Longyearbyen, the ”capitol” of Svalbard. It is the worlds northernmost cross country ski race. It gives you 42 km in classic stile and goes through the artic nature.
All participants must be dressed and equipped to deal with different weather conditions. Protection against low temperatures and wind is important. You shall therefore carry a backpack (total weight 3 kg) which at least shall contain; Windproof dress, balaclava, extra windproof mittens, extra socks, alpine goggles (or similar), food and something (hot) to drink. Leave a Comment
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 Goalie, but no players - after
all, it's midnight by Saagar
Football training and tournaments are organised by Svalbard Turn. Longyearbyen has a supporter club for English football, and the Longyearbyen plays against Barentsburg 4 times a year. The Longyearbyen tournament between local company also runs somewhat irregularily. Leave a Comment
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 by georeiserLeave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: +47 79022305
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Having experienced Antarctic kayaking several years ago, I decided to splurge for kayaking on the Artic cruise. The scenery was not quite as spectacular as Antartica and there were just too many opportunities for wildlife viewing to spend my time kayaking. Save the $350 and fund a kayak trip to a more spectacular place rather than the Artic . Leave a Comment Theme: Kayaking/Canoeing
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