THE SKIER

Name: Karl Óskar Aðalsteinsson.

Position: Maintenance.

Place and date of birth: Húsavík, 18th April 1962.

Hometown: Húsavík.

Star sign: Aries.

Education: Elementary school in Húsavík and upper secondary school in Húsavík. Went on to the College of Marine Engineering (Marine Engineer).

Languages: Icelandic, English.

Experience: Worked as a marine engineer at sea for 20 years. Maintenance and technician for 26 years at Norðurþing Municipality. Maintenance manager at PCC mechanical workshop and mobile maintenance department for three years. Started at Gentle Giants in 2026.

Interests: Outdoor activities, cross-country skiing, fishing, and hunting.

Favourite Icelandic food: Leg of lamb.

Favourite foreign food: Thai food.

Favourite band / singer: Eagles and Ragnheiður Gröndal.