The most WTF discipline in winter sports has become an inseparable icon of the Outdoormix Winter Festival! Once again this year, Snow Kayak will take place in a Boarder Cross format.
For the curious and the daredevils, we’ll meet you on the slopes for a life-size game of bumper cars!
Snow Kayak
Boarder Cross
32 places available
Prize Money
300 €
and lots of other prizes!
10 €
FFCK license up to date
OR
Medical certificate
less than 3 years old for competitive kayaking.
About th Snow Kayak Boarder cross
kayakers at the start
Surveyed curves
M. of vertical drop
F.A.Q.
How to register?
Where do I sign up for the Snow Kayak competition?
Online sports registration for the Kayak Border Cross are now open! Click here to register
It will also be possible to register on site during the festival from January 17 to 18, 2025
What documents do I need to enter the Snow Kayak competition?
To take part in the Snow Kayak competition, you must provide one of the following two documents:
- A valid FFCK license
- A medical certificate (less than 3 years old) stating that you are fit to kayak in competition.
Minors must also provide parental authorization.
Is there a minimum age to take part in the Snow kayak competition?
The minimum age required to take part in the competition is 12.
What are the prices and the number of places available for this competition?
32 places are available at the price of 10€.
In the event of bad weather, is a postponement solution planned?
Yes, in the event of bad weather or snow conditions preventing the competition from running smoothly. A postponement of the competition may be proposed for Sunday morning, January 19, at the same time.
Reception & Bibs
Where and what time is the snow MTB competition briefing?
The briefing will take place on Saturday January 18 at 08:30 at the foot of the Boarder Cross, on the snow front in Vars les Claux.
Competitors must attend the briefing. Failure to attend will result in automatic disqualification.
Where and how can I get my derby number?
Bib numbers can be collected from the festival reception during check-in:
- Place: Vars tourist office
A deposit of 20€ per race number is required, payable in cash or by cheque.
Bib numbers are compulsory to take part in the competition. Any participant arriving at the start of the race without a race number will be automatically disqualified.
Is a deposit required to collect my race number?
Yes, a deposit of 20€ per race number will be required. It is payable in cash or by cheque (CB forbidden).
Please note that you must wear your race number to take part in the competition.
Any participant not wearing a number will be refused access to the competition.
What time does the Snow Kayak competition podium take place?
It will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025 on the snow front.
Equipment & Protection
Authorized equipment
Mandatory this year:
- Playboat or river runner
- Plastic paddle
Prohibited equipment
As usual, the following are strictly forbidden:
- Fart kayaks
- Carbon paddles
Mandatory protection
The following protective gear must be worn:
- Helmet
- Back protection