Pirkan Hiihto 90 km

Pirkan Hiihto 90 km

The start is at Niinisalo garrison, Kankaanpää. The finish is at Teivo trotting track. Use the organiser’s course notice for this exact entry when choosing where to watch. Other distances at the same event can have a different start, race day or route to the finish.

Pirkan Hiihto was first skied in 1955, built on ideas from Lauri "Tahko" Pihkala and Erkki Palolampi, and it has been held every year since apart from 2014 and 2021. In 2017 and 2020 only the backpack tour was held, with around 300 skiers each year, and the record of this century came in 2013, with more than 3,500 skiers.

Prepare the broadcast before travelling to the start area. Choose the correct race in Livebib, test GPS sharing and send your personal link to the people following you. Ask someone to open it beforehand so you know it leads to your activity. Include your start group and the place where you want to meet afterwards. During the race, positions come from the device you carry and connectivity determines when followers receive them. Charge your phone and protect it from cold and moisture. The organiser supplies official finishing times and placings. Your own broadcast helps family follow your personal journey along the course.