All you need to know ahead of Summit 2 Senja Season XV

by Leandro Lutz • 06.04.2024
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Summit 2 Senja, the second last event in Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XV, takes place this Sunday in Norway. Here are all the facts you need to know before the challenging event.  

Ski Classics Season XV continues with Summit 2 Senja on Sunday, April 7, from Bardufoss to Finnsnes. The event features a challenging terrain and the final Iconic Climb of the season.

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Summit 2 Senja. Photo: Manzoni/NordicFocus

SUMMIT 2 SENJA 

The weekend continues Sunday, April 7, with Summit 2 Senja, the 14th event of Season XV, voted the ‘Event of the Season’ for Season XIV.

Also Read: Summit 2 Senja – Event of the Season

The 60km long-distance race starts in Bardufoss and ends in Finnsnes, passing through fantastic landscapes. Summit 2 Senja is a race from the mountains to the fjords involving two more municipalities, Sørreisa and Senja.

Above the Arctic Circle is where the pure Arctic madness begins.

SUMMIT 2 SENJA – COURSE MAP & PROFILE

Summit 2 Senja – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 14

  • Date: April 7, 2024
  • Distance: 60km Classic Technique
  • Place: Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway
  • Start Time: Men 9:00 CET / Women 9:05 CET
  • Number of SC Climbs: 1
    • Magdaskaret: 55km (Iconic Climb)
  • Number of SC Sprints: 1
    • Johannesmyra: 12km
  • Website: Summit 2 Senja   
  • Live Center: Summit 2 Senja 
  • SC Play: Summit 2 Senja  

Summit 2 Senja program, start lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE

SUMMIT 2 SENJA SEASON XIV – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

SKI CLASSICS ICONIC CLIMBS

The Iconic Climb, launched during Season XIV, is a category in the Ski Classics points table. It is used for the most iconic climbs in Ski Classics

Season XV will feature four Iconic Climbs. The season’s fourth and final Iconic Climb is the Magdaskaret Climb in Summit 2 Senja. 

Magdaskaret Iconic Climb

Magdaskaret is the new Iconic Climb for Season XV. Last season, the climb was decisive at the Season XIV Grand Finale, and this year promises the same excitement.

Read More: Ski Classics Iconic Climbs Season XV

SKI CLASSICS FANTASY

The SC Fantasy League for Season XV is in action. Join the excitement of Ski Classics managing your own Fantasy Team. Win prizes throughout the season and chase the Fantasy champion title of Season XV. 

Create or access your account now and set up your Fantasy Pro Team for Summit 2 Senja. 

How to Play

  1. Go to SC Fantasy via https://fantasy.skiclassics.com/
  2. Login with your existing Fantasy account or create a new one.
  3. Read through “HOW TO PLAY” 
  4. Go to “Team Selection” and start to spend your 40.000 Fantasy dollars. 
  5. Don’t forget to mark one of your athletes as a Team Captain!
  6. Optional: Create your own League and invite your friends.
  7. Have fun, and may the best Fantasy Team Director win!
Fantasy Vasaloppet

WHERE TO WATCH

Summit 2 Senja is just around the corner. Here is an overview of where you can watch the Ski Classics Pro Tour event.

  • SVT – Sweden
  • NRK – Norway
  • Czech TV – Czech Republic
  • TVP – Poland
  • Warner Bros Discovery – Finland
  • RTTR – Italy
  • Servus TV – Austria, Germany, Switzerland
  • beIN Sports – Australia, Canada, Turkey, USA
  • SC PLAY – all countries (English commentary)

The Season XV of Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 15 events on 11 event weekends in 6 different countries. 

SKI CLASSICS PRO TOUR SEASON XV (2023/2024)

  • Event 1: December 9, 2023 – Bad Gastein PTT, Austria, 13km
  • Event 2: December 10, 2023 – Bad Gastein Criterium, Austria, 36km
  • Event 3: December 16, 2023 – La Venosta Criterium, Italy, 37km 
  • Event 4: December 17, 2023 – La Venosta ITT, Italy, 10km
  • Event 5: January 13, 2024 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon, Italy, 62km
  • Event 6: January 20, 2024 – Engadin La Diagonela, Switzerland, 55km
  • Event 7: January 28, 2024 – Marcialonga, Italy, 70km
  • Event 8: February 11, 2024 – Jizerská50, Czech Republic, 50km
  • Event 9: February 17, 2024 – Grönklitt Classic, Sweden, 60km
  • Event 10: February 18, 2024 – Grönklitt ITT, Sweden, 13km
  • Event 11: March 3, 2024 – Vasaloppet, Sweden, 90km
  • Event 12: March 17, 2024 – Birkebeinerrennet, Norway, 54km
  • Event 13: April 6, 2024 – Reistadløpet, Norway, 50km
  • Event 14: April 7, 2024 – Summit 2 Senja, Norway, 60km
  • Event 15: April 13, 2024 – Ski Classics Grand Finale – Janteloppet, Norway, 100km

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour can be found at skiclassics.com

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