INTERSCANDI 2026 – Main Event

In my ever expanding effort to “act my age” . . . or back off and not be crippled for the rest of the day, I opted for the long trail at 14 kms, vice my usual attempt at the Ball Buster Trail, which was 25 kms. We were executing a B to A movement, getting to the train station and out to the start, when we ended up arriving at the train station about 45 minutes early, and standing around in the rain. We did have a 10 minute game of Rock/Paper/Scissors that distracted us for a bit, but dodging the rain was the main effort.

The train finally arrived, and took us up the mountain where we jumped out and took off. First we climbed to the top of the first mountain, which was fine. My knee was feeling pretty good for the first 7 kms, but just as we were descending down a steep section for the mid trail aquavit stop, I slipped on a wet rock and wrenched my knee again and that was it. I was walking from there on in, and took a short cut. That only cut off about 2 kms, but was happy to be done. From there it was a hot shower and dry clothes, and partaking of a few local adult beverages.

Once all of the pack got in and sorted, we circled up for down downs, which were entertaining with all the various hashers from around Europe. Then it was more rehydrating while we waited for dinner to be served. I am now back in my room, deciding if I want to roll over and go to sleep (Yay!!!), or rally for another hour or two of dancing and frivolity. My knee is screaming go to bed, but my party animal side is tapping me on the shoulder, and whispering in my ear that . . . you flew all the damn way to Norway for this event, GO PARTY!!

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