7 Summits of Pallas – Finnish Championships in Skimo | March 21, 2026

Prizes & After-Ski

• Prize ceremony starts at 15:00, immediately after the finish line closes.

• Location: Private dining room at Lapland Hotel Pallas

• Top 3 men and women in the 7 Summits Championship category will receive official Finnish Championship medals and product prizes

• The fastest splitboarder and telemarker in the 7 Summits category will also be awarded

• All participants are automatically entered into a raffle with amazing partner giveaways

• Each participant receives a special SM-Skimo 2026 keepsake

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“Pacer Hare” Group – New for 2026!

Would you like to tour the 7 Summits route at a steady, goal-paced rhythm, without racing the clock?

We’re introducing a “Pacer Hare” – a guide aiming to complete the 7 Summits route within the 5-hour cutoff.
You can:

• Start the race alongside the hare

• Drop off at any point if needed

• Or join the group later if the pace suits you

Please let us know in the registration comment box if you’re interested in following the pacer. This helps us estimate group size. Thanks in advance!

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 Participant Requirements

To ensure your safety and enjoyment:

• You should be able to ski or ride moderate terrain

• Have some experience with off-piste and backcountry travel

• The competition takes place above the treeline, so expect windy, exposed conditions

Participants join at their own risk

We highly recommend purchasing accident insurance that covers off-piste skiing and splitboarding

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Equipment List

All participants must carry avalanche safety gear. Rental packages available!

Mandatory gear:

• Touring skis or splitboard, with:

  • Climbing skins

  • Touring boots and bindings (telemark setups allowed)

  • Telescopic poles for snowboarders

• Avalanche safety gear (required):

  • Transceiver (beacon)

  • Probe

  • Shovel
    Rental sets available for €15 (book and pay in advance)

Recommended clothing & gear:

• Weather-appropriate clothing for high winds

• At least three clothing layers (wearing or in backpack)

• Warm insulated jacket (with hood), shell jacket

• Backup gloves

• Balaclava or warm scarf to protect your face

• Warm hat and socks

• Ski goggles and sunglasses

• Ski helmet

• Backpack with whistle

• Snacks, lunch, water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Map & compass (a printed event map is provided)

• Mobile phone with the 112 Suomi emergency app

• GPS watch, if you have one (optional but helpful)

• Small personal first aid kit (including emergency blanket or bivy sack)

• Headlamp

Event Schedule & Bib Pickup

• Bib number & map pickup starts at 9:00 AM at the starting area near Lapland Hotel Pallas

• Please activate your beacon to “send” mode before picking up your bib – beacon check is done during bib pickup

• If you have rented avalanche safety gear from us, or it’s your first time joining the event, please arrive at 9:00 sharp so we can go through your gear and route choice with you

• If you’ve participated before, you’ll get your bib after beacon check – no need for gear inspection

• Short race briefing will be held at 9:40 AM

Toilets at Lapland Hotel Pallas are available for participants before and after the race.

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Start & Finish

• Mass start at 10:00 AM

• Finish line closes at 15:00

⏱️ Cut-off time at Lonely Tree checkpoint is 12:45 PM
If you reach Lonely Tree from Taivaskero after 12:45, you are advised to skip Palkaskero and Pallaskero to make it back before the finish closes.

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Route Navigation & Safety Notes

• The race route is not marked – navigation is up to each participant

• Start is on the hotel parking lot – includes a short bootpack section before reaching snow

• All participants follow the same summit sequence and pass:

  • The reindeer fence

  • The Lonely Tree loop twice

🚫 Avalanche hazard areas – Do Not Enter:

• Palkaskuru

• End of Vatikuru

• Pyhäkuru

These zones are steep and avalanche-prone. The route is designed to avoid them:

• From Pyhäkero to Palkaskero, descend via the reindeer fence

• From Taivaskero, descend through Lonely Tree (not via Vatikuru)

Each summit in the 7 Summits route will have a staff member from the trail patrol, but they may not be at the peak at all times (e.g. due to weather). You must either ski over the summit or circle it closely to ensure valid completion.

⏱️ Participants may be asked to submit their GPS track after the race for verification (especially in the 7 Summits Championship).
If you don’t have a GPS watch, take a photo at each summit as proof.

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Ethics & Event Spirit

This is a competitive event, but safety and respect come first.

• Assist any injured participant – helping others takes priority over race results

• Respect the wilderness, fellow skiers, and the rules of the National Park

• Move safely and responsibly in backcountry terrain

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💡 Additional Notes

• No aid stations on the course – bring your own snacks, water, and gear

• External assistance is not allowed if you wish to compete in the official SM series

• Keep an eye on weather updates – strong winds are common in Pallas, and you’ll be above the treeline the entire time

• Make sure your backpack includes spare gloves and warm clothing