The Race
Keb Classic is the skiing adventure that offers the finest runs and the most majestic views in the middle of the magnificent Kebnekaise massif.
Competition classes
In Keb Classic you can compete in two different classes – the alpine class or the touring class. Whether you're an elite ski alpinist, a randonee enthusiast or just want to try something new, there's a winter adventure for you! All skiers are welcome to participate, regardless of whether they travel on skis, telemark or splitboard.
Alpine class
The alpine class offers just over 3,000 meters of altitude per day and stretches over 15 to 30 km. You can compete in 2- or 3-person teams, in either women's, men's or mixed class.
Registration fee (incl. dinner banquet)
2790 kr/person
Touring class
The touring class is about half the course of the alpine class and has more of a focus on the skiing experience. Joint competition for women, men and mixed class.
Registration fee (incl. dinner banquet)
2290 kr/person
Race track
The race track for Keb Classic is marked by a number of controls that the participants must pass in the correct order. Along the course there are competition officials who keep track of the participants and stay in contact with the competition secretariat.
The exakt course varies from year to year and is planned by experienced mountain guides a few days before the competition according to the mountain and weather conditions.
For the competitors in the alpine class, the course is about 15-30 km and around 3000 meters of altitude per day. For the touring class, the track is about half of this.
Example of race map and placement of controls.
Competition program 2025
*The programme might be updated with smaller changes.
Day 1 - Clinics
07.00 – 09.00 – Breakfast
12.45 – 13.45 – Clinic Repelling technique och Via Ferrata
14.00 – 15.00 – Clinic Avalanche rescue
15.15 – 16.15 – Clinic Glacier safety
17.00 – 20.00 Dinner buffé
15.00 – 18.00 Mandatory equipment check
and collection of race numbers
18.30 – Mandatory safety brief (North Conference Room)
Day 2 - First competition day
06.00-09.00 – Breakfast
08.50 – Check of equipment & tranciever (start area)
09.00 – Race START
12.00 – 14.00 – Lunchbuffé is open
13.00 – 22.00 – Sauna is on
17.00 – 20.00 Dinner buffé
Day 3 - Second competition day
06.00-09.00 – Breakfast
08.20 - 08.50 – Check of equipment & tranciever (start area)
08.30 – 09.00 – START all classes
12.00 – 14.00 – Lunchbuffé is open
13.00 – 22.00 – Sauna is on
19.00 – Banquet and price ceremony
Dag 4 – Goodbye!
06.00-09.00 – Breakfast
Departure from the station.
Race rules
Keb Classic is a ski alpine competition in the Swedish wilderness, largely in high alpine terrain. The area itself and the activities during the competition place demands on both the design of the event and the participants. The competition rules are set based on these conditions. KebClassic follows the Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) regulations regarding equipment.
Equipment
The equipment will be checked the night before the start and after the finish line for both race days, if the equipment cannot be presented the team may be disqualified. The competition management has the right to reject equipment they find defective or not suitable for the competition.
If you feel unsure or have questions about the equipment, please contact us via e-mail. Some equipment is also available for rent at the station, contact us well in advance if you want to rent.
The following can be obtained from the competition organizer:
– Race numbers
– Race map with the current track
– Abseiling equipment to participants in the Skitour class.