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I C E These precarious ice fields with their lone travellers may look like a scene from The Fellowship of
The Ring. In fact, these cross-country skiers are returning from an energetic trek in Thjófahraun,
south of mount Skjaldbreidur, under Langjökull glacier.
Langjökull is Iceland’s second largest glacier and is a very popular outdoor area in the spring
months for skiers and jeep enthusiasts, being only a two-hour drive from the capital. Skiing is a
popular sport in Iceland, with the pistes normally staying open until April-May. There are three
main skiing areas within a half-hour drive from Reykjavík. Further afield, Akureyri, Isafjördur, and
Siglufjördur are popular spots for skiers and snowboarders alike. AMB
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