SkySnow

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

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

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
EditionYearNationVerticalClassicdetails
1st2022 Spain (Sierra Nevada)Sierra Nevada Ski Station4 FebruarySierra Nevada Ski Station5 February[4]
2nd2024 Italy (Tarvisio)Tarvisio8 MarchMangart9 March[5]

References
  1. "SkySnow, the new skyrunning discipline, launches first World Championships". skyrunning.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. "History of Sierra Nevada Snow Running". snowrunning.es. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  3. "General Classification, 2022" (PDF). snowrunning.es. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  4. "SkySnow World Championships 2022". snowrunning.es. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  5. "SkySnow World Championships 2024". tarvisiotrailrunning.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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