According to organizers, the decision to cancel the competition was made during the evening. This is the second year in a row that the competition has been canceled. The organizers did everything they could to make the race happen.
Initially, instead of the traditional route between Vindeln and Robertsfors, it was decided to offer a lap race in the area around the village of Åkullsjön. However, during Thursday evening, it was decided that this alternative route is also not possible to carry out. During the day, they have been out inspecting the tracks.
It doesn't work. There is not enough snow.
Gunilla Stenberg, chairperson, stated, "It doesn't work. " The last time the competition was arranged in 2024, they set a participation record with about 600 skiers. The race this year did not have as many registrants.
This has been a deliberate choice from the organizer's side, because they lose a lot by having to refund the registration fee to people. The specific date the competition was originally scheduled for has not been disclosed. Organizers have not announced any plans to reschedule the competition for later in the season.