Something good is organising in the mountains of Crete this Spring.

Pierra Creta is the first ski mountaineering race to be held in the mountains of Crete.

It is set on March 16 in the mountain of Psiloritis, at the Lakos Mygerou plateau above Livadia village. It aspires to win its participants, not only with its white landscape, but also with the playfulness and hospitality of the local people.

Organisation team try to maintain participation costs for the race, as low as possible by taking certain actions.

Pierra Creta will consist of an individual race and some short – surprise – team events, which will be held after the completion of the race. The individual race is divided into two categories, a long route (Category A) and a shorter route (Category B). 

Check through the official website for more information.