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Birkebeinerrennet 2027: A lighter backpack for the legendary Norwegian mountain crossing

One of the most distinctive traditions in Worldloppet is getting a little lighter in 2027. When skiers line up for Birkebeinerrennet on 20 March 2027, the mandatory backpack will weigh at least 2 kg instead of the previous 3.5 kg. New for 2027: mandatory backpack reduced to 2 kg Participants in Birkebeinerrennet have long crossed the Norwegian mountains carrying a backpack, symbolizing the historic journey of the Birkebeiner warriors who carried the young Prince HĂĄkon HĂĄkons...

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