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Stilling ledig som daglig leiar i Voss Fallskjermklubb
Skydive Voss vart grunnlagt i 1978, i dag er klubben den mest aktive fallskjermklubben i Noreg. Skydive Voss ligg på Bømoen flyplass, ca 3 km i frå Voss sentrum.
Still some Veko clothes left!
You can buy the remaining Veko clothes for reduced prices at the Kari Traa store and Visit Voss.
Head of the Game
One participant stood out in the H2H Kayak Women competition. Silje Skorve from Voss won the race without any difficulties.
Show off at Bavallen
The scheduled BMX competition today were earlier in the week re-sceduled to wednesday earlier this week. Instead of cancelling saturdays competition Ekstremsportveko invited to a bike-show at Bavallen.
Flying treats
The Nordic Championship in Acro paragliding has been ongoing since Wednesday. Today Ove Tillung from Voss could call himself Nordic Champion.
New record for longboard
Asphalt boarding has never been more popular. A total of eighty athletes wanted to compete in the longboard competition this year.
Get a Grip
Some people enjoy clinging on to tiny rocks more than others. The participants of today’s bouldering competition are definitely of those who do so.
Base from ”Sparkling”
The base jumpers are basically having to much fun to compete!
Extreme River Rodeo
After a one-hour drive on the bumpy roads to Mjølfjell, the people who showed up were eager to get “their moneys worth” in action. It is safe to say: Nobody left disappointed!
Morning glory
Mountainbiking and paragliding, Miniconcert with Microbandet and local food an early morning at Lønahorgi. What a start on this sunny day fully packed with activities.
Ready for Dumdum?
Is it time to get a break? Now is a good time to check out the festival program!
MTB/BMX finals tomorrow
Due to rain that has caused slippery slopes, the two finals in MTB slopestyle and BMX are rescheduled and will take place tomorrow from 2pm. In the sun!
NEW INFO BASE!
All base jumpers please read this information . . . .
Stand up for Portugal
Caroline Mølgaard Onarheim and Markus Wegge won today’s Stand Up Surfboard contest. The big prize was a one-week stay in Portugal at Lapoint Surfcamp.
Riverboard Race
Today’s riverboard contest in Strandelva was an action filled experience worth seeing.
Kayaking Thursday is moved to Mjølfjell
The Brandseth Downhill and Team Race competitions on Thursday have been moved to Mjølfjell due to the low water level in the Brandseth river.
Victorious local rafting teams
The men’s team from Voss Rafting Center and the women’s team from Voss Rafting Club were the winners of today’s European Cup in Sprint, Slalom and Head2Head.
Live photos from NRK
The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation NRK broadcast from the activities during Ekstremsportveko - every day from tuesday to sunday. You can also find the reports online.
NEW INFO BASE!
All base jumpers please read this information . . . .
Get your video on screen here at Ekstremsportveko
In the open video competition you can win exclusiv prices from GoPro, and recieve fame and glory. The only request is that the movies are from 3-5 minutes. The rest is up to yourself!
Stand Up Paddling
This year the fast growing sport Stand Up Paddling is represented at Veko's sports program. Anyone can try it out!
DJ´s Grandma & GrandPA
Break out the walking chairs and bring your finest teeth when DJ´s Grandma & GrandPA play their funky music days and nights at Ekstremsportveko.
Are You An Extreme Photographer?
Would you like to test out some photo equipment, and get some pointers from professional photographers at the same time?
BASE Jumpers READ THIS!!
Important information to ALL BASE jumpers....
Local hero wins Horgi Ned for the 2nd time
Joar Wæhle was the first one to finish the Horgi Ned contest. Luckily for him the price money cashed out enough to pay off a recently collected speeding ticket.
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European Cup in Rafting has been moved to Urdland
Due to the low water level in Strandaelva, the European Cup in Slalom, Sprint and Head to Head has been moved to Raundalselva in Urdland.
Wingsuit Game Competition
Play the game on our page, then come down to the tent monday to wednesday at 6-8pm to take part in the competition. Great prizes!
The Eldbjørg Raknes concert has been moved
There has been some last minute changes in the program. The Eldbjørg Raknes concert has been rescheduled, and will be held in Raundalen this Tuesday at 13.00.
Relaxing Rail Jam
- Winning the price is not important. The essence is having fun in the sun, Christopher Helberg says.
Information Volunteers
Every year we need help from about 400 volunteers in order to make Ekstremsportveko a huge success....
The Norwegian Solist's Choir at Ekstremsportveko
The Norwegian Solist's Choir is a professional ensemble that usually resides in the finer venues of Oslo. This summer they have decided a different approach when it comes to reaching new audiences.
Join the Amnesty relay Friday 25th June
Once more Ekstremsportveko and Amnesty International join forces to gain focus on injustice as well as kicking off Veko!
Popular Heliride to Lønahorgi!
The MTB helicopter ride to Lønahorgi is now fully booked . . .
No Big Air, Rail Jam Competition Instead
Due to marginal amounts of snow, there will be a Rail Jam competition instead of a Big Air competition this year.
Casiokids to Veko!!
Casiokids is one of few Norwegian bands that have received a central spot in the program at the Roskilde Festival this year. They will come straight from Roskilde to Ekstremsportveko - Voss, and we look forward to their vivid performance on Saturday the 3rd of July!!
Capoeira workshop
During Ekstremsportveko you´ll have a unique opportunity to learn the art of capoeira!
Important Info Horgi Ned
Due to massive snow melting we are unable to arrange the ski section of Horgi Ned . . .
World Base Race at Ekstremsportveko!
Envision two athletes standing at the edge of a mountain cliff. They´re both dressed in state-of-the-art wing suit. At the signal, they jump and race head-on to the finish line, deploying their parachutes and gliding to a safe landing. This is World Base Race (WBR)!
Ski og Elv - heile året!
Ski & Elv på Voss Folkehøgskule er linja for deg om vil «utfordre komfortsonen», «ta utfordringar» og bli rikare på erfaringar.
Gondola prices during Ekstremsportveko
You´ll get reduced prices with the gondola at Voss Resort during Ekstremsportveko! The gondola takes you up to Hanguren (660 m.a.s.l), which is a great starting point for bikers, paragliders and day walks.
Thank you!
A huge thanks to Vekselbanken, Voss Sparebank, Voss Bakeri, Voss Fjellandsby, Biltunet Voss, Voss Cementvarefabrikk, HMV Voss, Hordaland Fylkeskommune and Voss Kommune for the finacial support which makes it possible to once again broadcast our festival at NRK.
No freeride competition this summer!!
Due to warm weather and lack of snow, we are unable to arrange the freeride competition this summer . . .
Official opening of Ekstremsportveko
Come and join us for the grand opening of Ekstremsportveko 2010!
Unique outdoor concert with Eldbjørg Raknes
Come and experience an outdoor concert with jazz musician Elbjørg Raknes at the old and spectacular farm houses at Hustveit. This concert is a cross over project with Vossa Jazz, where jazz merge with various extreme sports.
Guided MTB Tours
If you want to see the fun x-country bike trails in Voss, you should join us for a guided tour!
Cashless at Veko
This year we´ll use the Cashless payment system in the Festival Tent. The reason why we´ve chosen this system is to make it more efficient for you as a purchaser, less cash handling and to comply with the demands from the authorities for registration and control of turnover.
Massive demonstration to protect Raundalselva!
Almost 400 people showed up for the demonstration to keep Raudalselva protected. . . .
Transport during Ekstremsportveko
Due to limited parking at many of the sport arenas, and for environmental reasons, we encourage athletes and spectators to carpool (which means filling your car). AVIS is contributing with a free minibus to many of the sport arenas.
2nd hand market
Are you one of those who keep old gear in your storage room just in case you might need it one day? And for some reason you never end up using it? Or maybe you are one of those who´d like to get into a sport represented at our festival, but you can´t afford to buy brand new equipment?
NC in hill running
Saturday 3rd of July there will be a Norwegian Championship in hill running. Ekstremsportveko is not in charge of this competition, but our athletes and festival participants can enter the competition for half registration fee.
The Outdoor Recreation Act of 1957
This great law makes it possible for us to travel around, camp and experience outdoor life practically all over Norway. However, even if this law gives us a lot of rights, it also comes with duties.
The Music Program is Launched!
This year we are proud to present Dumdum Boys as one of our headliners at Ekstremsportveko.
Horgi Ned Competition
Important information to all athletes who are planning to attend the Horgi Ned Competition!!
Ekstremsportveko søkjer assisterande dagleg leiar
Vår alles kjære Vivi Sponland har diverre tatt avgjersla om å søkje nye utfordringar i livet etter tre fantastiske år saman med oss i Ekstremsportveko. Me er difor på jakt etter ein ny assisterande dagleg leiar! Er DU den rette for jobben?
Brandseth Downhill Competition
Important information to all kayakers who are planning to attend the Brandseth Downhill Competition...
Slopestyle and BMX at Ekstremsportveko!
There will be a Slope style and a BMX competition during Ekstremsportveko this year..
Dumdum Boys are back at Ekstremsportveko!
We are proud to present Dumdum Boys as one of our headliners at Ekstremsportveko. Last time they visited Voss was in 2003, and we predict the same electric atmosphere in the festival tent when we reunite with this legendary band in July.
Norwegian premier
We are proud to host a Norwegian premier for the kayaking movie Dream Result at Ekstremsportveko. Dream Result is an expression of the essence of white water kayaking and the story of a group of friends who have undertaken a journey to explore the limits of possibility.