Written by: Ørjan Wahlgren; translator: Marco Gerdy Grimnitz
Photo: Ørjan Wahlgren
Date: 08.03.2008 13:48
The sound off the massive cheering crowd rises from the center of Alta, where the first participant opens Finnmarkløpet by sliding through the city.
Thor Mikkelsen, former assisting press chief volunteer, has noticed a remarkable development through the years.
- "I am especially pleased with the weather conditions this year. It is always pleasure to take part in this fantastic event year, after year, after year."