Flowers in the Sermermiut valley outside Ilulissat in North Greenland. By Mads Pihl

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Arctic Midnight Orienteering

June 26, 2019 - June 29, 2019

- DKK350

Arctic Midnight Orienteering is a 4 day event which takes place during the period of 24 hour daylight in Ilulissat. The terrain is challenging, but racers are rewarded by striking, open views of the ocean dotted with islands and icebergs.

Details

Start:
June 26, 2019
End:
June 29, 2019
Cost:
DKK350
Event Category:
Events homepage:
https://iog.9net.dk/wordpress/?lang=en

Venue

Ilulissat

Organizer

Ilulissat Orienteering Greenland
Email:
iog.ilulissat@mail.dk

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June 26, 2019
End:
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Cost:
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Event Category:
Events homepage:
https://iog.9net.dk/wordpress/?lang=en

Organizer

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iog.ilulissat@mail.dk

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