Dear racers

It’s with the most profound regret that we have to inform you that the race SIKU Extreme Arctic Challenge 2008 has been cancelled.

Ammassalik Municipality who is our main sponsor is in a severe economical crisis, which culminated last week when the municipality was put under administration by the home rule government.  

The implications are many. One that directly inflicts on the race is the demand that our municipality from today and for the rest of the year only is allowed to hold statutory expenses, such as welfare, the public school and the basics to keep the community running. Seen in this light our race is a luxury and event though we’re extremely sad about the situation, we do understand the necessity of prioritising and protecting the core structure in our community.  

We feel bad for all of you who as ourselves have been preparing and looking forward to the race, but believe us we have tried everything.

The entry fees will be naturally be returned, please contact us by email.

Anders Stenbakken