Kairacross Ylläs is a journey through the old-growth forests and the open fells in the scenery of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

You can hike your own routes and outdoor trails,
paddle along narrow rivers and across wilderness lakes.

The event is made for everyone interested in outdoor exercise in nature,
whether the goal is to beat yourself, win the whole competition or
just enjoy a nightless night and the amazing scenery.

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To Whom?

Kairacross Ylläs suitable for ordinary hikers and endurance enthusiasts who want to challenge themselves and enjoy the great outdoors.

The prerequisite for participation is the ability to navigate in the wilderness.

The event is timed and results are generated to motivate the more competitive.

COURSES

Ylläs 25 (time limit 25 hours)

Ylläs 12 (time limit 12 hours*)

Ylläs 6 (time limit 6 hours)

There is Men’s, Women’s and Mixed teams’ class on every course.

Approximately half the distance of every course runs on land and half in waterways. This can of course vary a lot depending on the route choices.

Control points are placed in easy or relatively easy places such as on top of the fells or shore of the lake.

*This year 14 hours

Teams

Teams consists of at least two people. There is no upper limit on team size.

Ylläs 25 and Ylläs 12 can be attended by those over 18 years and over 16 years of age, if the parent is in the same team.

Ylläs 6 can be attended by those over the age of 18 and those over the age of 12, if the parent is in the same team.

packraft Offer

Melomo offers all participants of Kairacross Ylläs 2023 a 10% discount of all* items in it's webstore.

All participants will recieve personal code by email after the registration. Items must be bought before August 31st, 2023.

*The discount doesn't apply to special orders and cannot be combined with other offers.

Packrafts for rent

You can rent packrafts, paddles, vests, etc. from Sisu Outdoor, TunturiFlow or KJ Experience.

There is only a limited amount of equipment for rent, so you should make a reservation as soon as possible.

Entry Fee

Fee per participant:

Schedule

Start

• all classes: 6 pm on July 5th, 2023

Finish

• Ylläs 25: before 7 pm on July 6th

• Ylläs 12: before 8 am on July 6th

• Ylläs 6: before 11 pm on July 5th

Area

The route runs mostly in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. There are several open fells with stunning scenery, as well as lots of wooded hills. Between the fells there are bogs, several beautiful rivers and lakes.

Hiking trails as well as a few roads make it easier to move and navigate in the area.

Venue

Äkäslompolo village in Kolari municipality

Insurance

Organizer has no insurance to cover the participants. We recommend a personal health insurance that includes participation to events in terrain.

RACE INSTRUC­TIONS

See Preliminary race instructions

FOLLOW THE RACE

Every team will get a GPS tracker so that race can be followed on the internet. The linki to tracking here on July 5th,

Kairacross Ylläs can also be followed on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Hashtags: #kairacrosyllas, #kairacross