2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering
The 2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering was the fourth World Championship of Ski Mountaineering sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions (ISMC), held in Portes du Soleil, Switzerland, from February 23 to February 29, 2008.
About 450 athletes of 29 nations participated. Compared to the former world masterships a long distance race was added.
== Results ==
=== Nation ranking and medals ===
(without long distance ranking; all age groups)
=== Individual ===
Event held in Valerette on February 24, 2008starting point: Les Cerniers/Monthey
altitude difference:
ascent: 1,650m
downhill: 1,650m
List of the best 10 participants by gender (incl. Espoirs level):
=== Relay ===
event held in Morgins on February 25, 2008altitude difference (ascent): 260m
List of the best 10 relay teams by gender (some teams included Espoirs level athletes):
=== Team ===
event held in Pointe de l'Au on February 26, 2008altitude difference:
ascent: 1,940m
downhill: 2,125m
List of the best 10 relay teams by gender (some teams included Espoirs level athletes):
=== Vertical race ===
event held on February 28, 2008altitude difference (ascent): 870m
List of the best 10 participants by gender (incl. Espoirs level):
=== Long distance ===
event held on February 29, 2008altitude difference
ascent (men / women): 3,200m / 2,500m
downhill (men / women): 3,200m / 2,700m
List of the best 10 participants by gender:
=== Combination ranking ===
(vertical race, individual and team ranking)
List of the best 10 participants by gender: