SkySnow

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SkySnow is a discipline in skyrunning that involves running on snow wearing microcrampons. The discipline hosted the first ever world championships in Andalusia, Spain, on 4–5 February 2022.[1]

History

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SkySnow as a discipline was inspired by the early days of skyrunning, which often included running over snowfields and glaciers.[1] The discipline started in 2012 with the first edition of Snow Running Sierra Nevada, hosted in Andalusia.[2] The first World Championships was held in 2022 with 48 finishers.[3]

World championships

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The SkySnow World Championships has been held since 2022. The first edition was held in Andalusia at the Sierra Nevada Ski and Mountain Resort.[1]

Editions

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Edition Year Nation Vertical Classic details
1st 2022 File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain (Sierra Nevada) Sierra Nevada Ski Station 4 February Sierra Nevada Ski Station 5 February [4]
2nd 2024 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy (Tarvisio) Tarvisio 8 March Mangart 9 March [5]

References

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