Members of the inter-municipal Border to Border -skiing organization discussed the event's situation in its meeting on November 14, 2024, following the decision by the town of Pudasjärvi to relinquish its responsibility for coordinating the event.
All members of organization noted that the conditions for organizing the event have significantly changed, and the challenges associated with its arrangements have grown year by year, with no signs of improvement. Additionally, the tightening financial situation of the municipalities has brought into focus the need to prioritize the allocation of increasingly scarce resources.
The organization unanimously declared the end of the Border to Border -skiing event. The responsibility for coordination or leadership will not be transferred to other municipalities or third parties.
Organization acknowledged the significant impact that the Border to Border -skiing event has had on the development of tourism and the vitality of local communities in the region over its long history. Every year, in addition to first-time participants, the starting line attracted an ever-growing number of old acquaintances and best of them had participated for decades. Over the course of its 38 editions, the event welcomed more than 10,000 skiers from five continents, representing 31 nationalities.
The entire working group extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who, over the years, has contributed their time and effort to this remarkable and unique event.
On the behalf of Border to Border -skiing organization,
Heikki Heikura
RR-coordinator