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The Loppet Foundation partners with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board to provide lessons and learning opportunities at Wirth Park. The Loppet Foundation is a PSIA Certified Ski School. Choose between private, family or group lessons.
Youth Alpine Lessons
Three week alpine lessons for beginner youth ages 5-8.
Trail Kids Nordic Ski Sessions
5 or 10 week winter program for youth 7-13 focusing on classic or skate ski.
Loppet Fitness
Loppet Fitness classes offer many weekday and weekend options for strength training and yoga!
Events Coming Up
We hope you will join us for our upcoming events focused on creating community in the outdoors! We have events for all ages, abilities and experience levels – explore them all below:
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The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations, membership and volunteering.
Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
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Legendary Coach, Piotr Bednarski, Retiring
Legendary coach, Piotr Bednarski, has announced his retirement, effective April 3rd, 2026. Piotr has dedicated his entire career to advancing the...
Request for Proposals: Trailhead Café Concession Operator
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Loppet Foundation seek a highly qualified concession operator for The Trailhead facility in...
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Legendary Coach, Piotr Bednarski, Retiring
Legendary coach, Piotr Bednarski, has announced his retirement, effective April 3rd, 2026. Piotr has dedicated his entire career to advancing the sport of Nordic skiing. Beginning as a coach of the Cornell Ski Team in 1988, Piotr has influenced nearly every level of...