From Ski Classics venues and iconic climbs to Pro Teams, athletes, and legendary Vasaloppet moments, this Christmas quiz puts your long-distance skiing knowledge to the test. How many of the 30 questions can you answer correctly?
Christmas time is also quiz time, and for Ski Classics and long-distance skiing fans, it’s the perfect opportunity to look back at memorable races, iconic locations, Pro Teams, and the athletes who shape the Ski Classics Pro Tour. From historic Vasaloppet stories and Iconic climbs to recent season highlights and breakthrough performances, Ski Classics has built a rich and unique tradition within skiing.
We have put together a 30-question Christmas quiz focused entirely on Ski Classics and long-distance skiing. The questions cover Pro Tour events, Pro Teams, athletes, venues, and unforgettable moments from both past and recent seasons.
Whether you closely follow every Ski Classics weekend or enjoy the sport’s biggest long-distance races, this quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge and spark a bit of friendly competition during the holidays.
Good luck and enjoy the quiz.
1) This year’s Ski Classics started in Bad Gastein. In which country is it located?
a) Italy
b) Germany
c) Austria
2) The Ski Classics Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja has one of the most challenging climbs, which is also an Iconic Climb. What is it called?
a) Magdaskaret
b) Oppgårdskleiva
c) Orta
3) There is only one Finnish Pro Team in this year’s Ski Classics. What is it called?
a) Team Mäenpää
b) Team Suomi
c) Team Edux
4) A Czech female skier finished 5th in the season premiere in Bad Gastein. Who was it?
a) Karolina Grohová
b) Sandra Schützová
c) Barbora Antošová
5) A Norwegian female skier won Birken 2024 but had to sit out almost the entire previous season. Who is she?
a) Astrid Øyre Slind
b) Magni Smedås
c) Emilie Fleten
6) Petter Northug Jr. now has his own Pro Team in Ski Classics. They have a fast-food chain as a sponsor. Which one?
a) Burger King
b) McDonald’s
c) KFC
7) Which of the Aukland brothers has won Vasaloppet?
a) Anders
b) Jørgen
c) Both
8) Team Aker Dæhlie has a Swedish top skier on its long-distance team. What is his name?
a) Max Novak
b) Gabriel Strid
c) Axel Jutterström
9) One of last season’s Ski Classics winners became Norwegian champion in the 50km the year before. Who?
a) Morten Eide Pedersen
b) Kasper Stadaas
c) Eirik Sverdrup Augdal
10) What is the name of the first Swiss Pro Team in Ski Classics?
a) Team Davos
b) Team BSV IBEX
c) Team Swisscom
11) Alvar Myhlback won Vasaloppet 2025 as an 18-year-old. He finished 3rd in 2024 as a 17-year-old. But he debuted on a special exemption in 2023 as a 16-year-old. What place did he finish then?
a) 8th
b) 22nd
c) Did not finish
12) Ski Classics Legend Andreas Nygaard comes from Northern Norway. His home club achieved an impressive result in the Norwegian Championships relay. What is the club called?
a) Alta IF
b) Burfjord IL
c) Tromsø Ski Club
13) The Czech long-distance event Jizerská50 starts from a village just outside Liberec, where the 2009 World Championships were held. What is the place called?
a) Jihlava
b) Harrachov
c) Bedřichov
14) La Diagonela takes place in a beautiful valley area in Switzerland. What is the valley called?
a) Engadin
b) Davos
c) Goms
15) Marcialonga has a tough final climb to the finish that the skiers fear. It has a special name. Which?
a) Cermis
b) Cascata
c) Diavolo
16) Reistadløpet runs between two well-known military locations in Troms, northern Norway. Which places are these?
a) Skjold – Målselv
b) Setermoen – Bardufoss
c) Lavangen – Sørreisa
17) Last season, Marcialonga Bodø was included in the Ski Classics Pro Tour for the first time. Bodø also has the northernmost team in this year’s UEFA Champions League. What is the team called?
a) Rosenborg
b) Tromsø
c) Bodø/Glimt
18) David Nilsson has stepped away from his role as Ski Classics CEO for the first time. The person who took over has a long career in sports, including three victories in Vasaloppet. What is his name?
a) Oskar Svärd
b) Daniel Tynell
c) Jørgen Aukland
19) Famous pair of brothers who shared the victory in Vasaloppet?
a) Tomas and Petter Northug
b) Anders and Ørjan Blomqvist
c) Jo and Gjermund Eggen
20) Orsa-Grönklitt is one of the venues on the Ski Classics Pro Tour this winter. Two brothers who won Vasaloppet also come from there. What is their surname?
a) Hansson
b) Halvarsson
c) Hassis
21) The Frenchman Jean-Paul Pierrat was first to the finish in the Vasaloppet 1982, but he was disqualified. Why?
a) He rode in a car during the race
b) He changed skis illegally
c) He skated in the classic tracks
22) Nils “Mora-Nisse” Karlsson from Mora is the king of Vasaloppet with nine victories. Another local skier has seven victories and is the second-best. Who is it?
a) Janne Stefansson
b) Janne Halvarsson
c) Rolf Hammar
23) In the Ski Classics Pro Tour, there is a Pro Team from Småland in southern Sweden, known for their green suits. What is the team called?
a) Team Ramudden
b) Team Ragde Charge
c) Ski Team Göhlins
24) The Birkebeinerrennet gets its name from the dramatic escape by the Birkebeiners across the mountains with the child king Håkon Håkonsson. Who were they fleeing from?
a) The Vikings
b) The Baglers
c) Hells Angels
25) What is the race in northern Finland that was previously part of the Ski Classics Pro Tour called?
a) Finlandia-hiihto
b) Salpausselän Kisat
c) Ylläs-Levi
26) Who won the men’s overall Ski Classics title in 2025?
a) Andreas Nygaard
b) Ole Jørgen Bruvoll
c) Johan Hoel
27) And who won the women’s overall Ski Classics title in 2025?
a) Emilie Fleten
b) Stina Nilsson
c) Anniken Gjerde Alnæs
28) Who won the men’s season premiere in Bad Gastein this season?
a) Kasper Stadaas
b) Petter Stakston
c) Amund Hoel
29) Finland’s best female skier in Ski Classics in recent years is Kati Roivas. Which Pro Team does she ski for?
a) Team Ramudden
b) Team Eksjöhus
c) Team Aker Dæhlie
30) What is the name of the French skier racing for Team Ramudden this year?
a) Thomas Joly
b) Jeremy Royer
c) Simon Vuillet
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Answers – Ski Classics and long-distance skiing questions:
1-c, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-b, 6-a, 7-c, 8-a, 9-c, 10-b, 11-a, 12-b, 13-c, 14-a, 15-b, 16-b, 17-c, 18-a, 19-b, 20-c, 21-b, 22-a, 23-c, 24-b, 25-c, 26-b, 27-c, 28-a, 29-b, 30-a.
Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII (2025/2026)
- Event 1: December 13, 2025 – Bad Gastein Pro Team Tempo – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
- Event 2: December 14, 2025 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
- Event 3: January 17, 2026 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 55km
- Event 4: January 25, 2026 – Marcialonga – Moena-Cavalese, Italy, 70km
- Event 5: January 30, 2026 – Bedřichov Sprint – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 1.5km
- Event 6: February 1, 2026 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
- Event 7: March 1, 2026 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
- Event 8: March 7, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Women – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
- Event 9: March 8, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
- Event 10: March 14, 2026 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
- Event 11: March 21, 2026 – Marcialonga Bodø – Bodø, Norway, 50km
- Event 12: March 28, 2026 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 35km
- Event 13: March 29, 2026 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km
For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com.
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