Countless top skiers have taken part in the Gsiesertal Lauf, including Ole Einar Björndalen, Björn Dahlie, Anders Aukland, Michail Botwinow, Silvio Fauner, Giorgio di Centa and Wladimir Smirnow, to name but a few.
The event has never once been cancelled ever since it was first raced back in 1984.
All 16 amateur sports associations are involved in organising the event, with 450 volunteers.
Every year, the best cooks in the valley, together with 30 kitchen assistants, provide catering for the participants at 7 stations.