VAKE 2010 – The longest, hardest and toughest snowkite race in the world from the 15 – 18. April 2010.
Varanger Arctic Kite Enduro 2010 is the name. In the wild and scenic parts of northern
Norway you race against other teams. During three days of racing you will cross the
Varanger plateau. All the equipment you need to stay out these days, you have to bring with you all the time. The pictures and story is from the VAKE 2009. The race was held for the first time in 2009. This was a test with a limited amount of teams to check if it was possible to arrange a long distance snow kite race in Varanger. It was a huge success and the race will be arranged in full scale in 2010. Hopefully this story will bring you to Varanger in april.
To take part in this race you have to document your skills. This is not the place to learn
snowkiting. Send an email to bjorn.breivik@varanger-bredband.no and do that.
You have to do this before the 12.February if you want to take part in the race.
It is not expensive travel to Varanger either. Be early and you will find cheap airline
tickets. The cheapest way is to take the plane from Oslo/Gardermoen and direct to
Kirkenes. It is either SAS or Norwegian that have direct flights to Kirkenes. From Kirkenes
you take the bus down to the harbor and from there you take Hurtigruta to Berlevaeg.
Tickets for the boat trip can be bought when entering Hurtigruta.
When you sadly must leave Varanger, take the bus from Vadsoe to Kirkenes, and then the
plane to Oslo/Gardermoen.
Website: Vake.no
Registration: Varanger Artic Kite Enduro 2010