The Verte des Houches course in Chamonix. (image: Chamonix World Cup)
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Kandahar in Chamonix Gets Green Light from Ski Federation

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Chamonix, France – On Saturday Markus Murmann, appointed by the International Ski Federation (FIS), visited the Verte des Houches course in Chamonix to verify that snow and course conditions were up to snuff for the 18th annual running of the Kandahar men’s World Cup ski races, scheduled this year for Feb. 3-5.

In a process known as “snow control,” Murmann gave a thumbs up to preparations for the downhill and super combined races. The 20km of B netting are in place and the teams are currently on site to finish staging the A netting and installing the finish line.

The Verte des Houches course in Chamonix. (image: Chamonix World Cup)
The Verte des Houches course in Chamonix. (image: Chamonix World Cup)

“I have never seen so much snow on the Verte and the preparation of the piste is already optimal. All good!” Murmann said.

This legendary race has become the main sporting event in Chamonix and is one of the reasons for the valley’s celebrated skiing reputation. Today it is among the greatest downhill courses alongside Wengen and Kitzbuehel.

Murmann has since returned to Switzerland to confirm the start of the events to FIS director Gunther Hujara. Downhill training for the Kandahar will begin as scheduled on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, weather permitting.

18th Kandahar Program

Wednesday February 1, 2012

  • 11:00: Verte des Houches – Downhill Training

Thursday February 2, 2012

  • 11:00: Piste Verte des Houches – Downhill training
  • 18:00:  Downhill bib draw (re-scheduled Val Gardena race), Place du Mont-Blanc, Chamonix

Friday February 3, 2012

  • 9-10:00: Downhill reconnaissance
  • 12:00: Downhill (Val Gardena race)
  • 18:00 Award ceremony for downhill and bib draw for the Kandahar Downhill, Place du Mont-Blanc, Chamonix

Saturday February 4, 2012: Downhill

  • 9-10:00: Downhill reconnaissance
  • 12:00: Kandahar Downhill
  • 16:30: Entertainment Place du Mont-Blanc, Chamonix
  • 18:00: Awards ceremony for Kandahar Downhill and bib draw for the super combined, Place du Mont-Blanc, Chamonix

Sunday February 5, 2012 : Super Combined

  • 11:00: Piste Verte des Houches – Downhill
  • 14:00: Piste Verte des Houches – Slalom
  • 15:00: Podium – Awards ceremony for the super combined at the finish line in Les Houches

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