Event Schedule

FRIDAY, December 8

• 10.30-14.30 Back country skiing tour. Join us for a magical experience in the snowy wilderness, where you can enjoy the serene sound of skis gliding across the fell’s surface. At the same time, you’ll get to hear stories by Mikko “Peltsi” Peltola, the ambassador of the Kiilopää Skiing Event, as we gather around a campfire.
• 15-20 Race office open and bib pickup at Kiilopää’s main building
• 9-17 Race ski waxing: Drop off your skis for race waxing, provided by Suomen Latu’s partner Vauhti. Skis can be dropped off Thursday or Friday between 9.00–17.00 at Kiilopää’s rental shop. Ready skis can be picked up the next morning. (Race waxing prices: Glide & Grip €40, Glide €30, Grip €30) Book and pay for waxing in advance here.
• The collaborators exhibition and sales stands are open

SATURDAY, December 9

• 8-9 Race office open and bib pickup at Kiilopää’s main building. Bibs will be distributed outdoors in a self-service system.
• 8-10 Free recreational ski waxing (grip) for recreational skiers. We recommend dropping off skis for waxing on Friday before 5 p.m. to avoid waiting on Saturday morning.
• 9.00 Mass start for freestyle technique – competitive skiers in the front row, fitness skiers behind.
• 9.10 Mass start for classic technique – competitive skiers in the front row, fitness skiers behind.
• 9.20-10.20 Recreational category rolling start. Begin at your own pace.
• 11-14 Electric sauna available for participants.
• 14-18 Smoke sauna and ice swimming – bring your swimsuit and towel. Smoke sauna tickets will be provided during bib pickup.
• 14.00 Prize ceremony.

• During the day the Maahinen Hut Café offers warm and cold drinks, as well as savory and sweet snacks. All competitive skiers are provided with a complimentary soup lunch at the event center after the race. Recreational skiers will have tasty snacks available at the firepit along the route. Post-race soup lunch can also be purchased at Kiilopää’s restaurant or smaller snacks at Maahinen Hut Café.