The Ski Classics Challengers Kangaroo Hoppet will be held in less than a month. The long-distance skiing event in freestyle technique will take place on August 24, 2024, in Falls Creek, Australia. 

On Saturday, August 24, the 42-kilometer-long Kangaroo Hoppet will take place in Australia. The event is a long-distance skiing event held in Falls Creek for over 30 years, and this year, joined the Ski Classics Challengers series.

Also Read: Kangaroo Hoppet – The first Ski Classics Challengers event in Australia

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of Australia’s Alpine National Park, the first ever Ski Classics Challengers event in Australia unfolds on Fall Creek’s 60km network of groomed trails, meandering through snow gum trees and expansive plains, offering a unique cross-country skiing experience.

According to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), “every August, on the fourth Saturday, Falls Creek becomes a global cross-country skiing hub, welcoming enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to the Kangaroo Hoppet international ski marathon,” and:

“The Hoppet attracts a mix of elite racers together with passionate cross-country skiers from all around the world who enjoy the sense of achievement that comes from completing Australia’s premier cross-country ski race.”

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Events for All

For those who don’t feel up to the challenge of the longer distance, the 21km Australian Birkebeiner and 7km Joey Hoppet allow skiers of all ages and abilities to be part of an international ski event in a safe and fun environment.

Plan your Trip to Australia

Australia is a vast country, and a trip ‘down under’ is on the travel wish list of many northern hemisphere skiers. After skiing the Hoppet down in the southeast corner of the country, it is only a short three hour plane trip from Melbourne to a completely different season on the beaches and coral reefs of north Queensland or to the deserts and stunning landscapes of the ‘red centre.’

More information about the event can be found HERE, and registrations HERE

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KANGAROO HOPPET

• Date: August 24, 2024
• Place: Falls Creek
• Country: Australia
• Race distance: 42km Freestyle (Ski Classics Challengers event) – 21km and 7km events are also available. 
• Website: Kangaroo Hoppet   
• Facebook: Kangaroo Hoppet 
• Instagram: Kangaroo Hoppet
• Registration: Kangaroo Hoppet 

Course Map

As the Kangaroo Hoppet 42km race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics, called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected when subscribing to Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site, including logging in to SC MyPages, where you can check your SC Ranking. Also, live streaming of Ski Classics events with English commentaries.

When you become part of one of the world’s leading XC ski communities, you will receive many exclusive offers all year round.

Register HERE as a Member