Varanger Arctic Kite Enduro (VAKE) is an annual long distance snow kite competition. It starts in Berlevåg, ends in Vardø and lasts for four days. Teams of two contestants are kiteskiing from Berlevåg across the Varanger Peninsula to Vardø. The Peninsula has a varied and exciting terrain that will create abrupt changes in wind, weather and snow conditions along the route. The teams navigate freely between mandatory checkpoints, must be self sufficient, carrying all equipment to survive in the wild for at least five days. We allow a maximum of 45 teams to start in Berlevåg. To be accepted it is necessary to have broad experience in snow kiting and be able to kite with sled in varied and rough terrain and wind. Participants must be able to stay out in the cold, have experience and knowledge of winter touring equipment and know how to pitch a tent in bad weather. Knowledge of map-, compass- and GPS navigation is also required.
