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Forever Young- Karen and Karl’s Tri-Loppet feat.
“It was fun... It was like playing bumper derby,” said Karen Peters as she remembered the choppy wakes and sidelining boats at the start of the 2012 UCare Tri-Loppet. “We’re still laughing about it.” While the Peters may be laughing, they have the...
Hoigaard’s Challenge- winners will be decided at Surly Trail Loppet
Hoigaard's Challenge to be decided at Surly Trail Loppet Athletes who compete in all three Loppet events - the Loppet, Tri-Loppet and Trail Loppet - vie for the Hoigaard's Challenge title and a trip to Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. After two...
Hoigaard’s Challenge- winners will be decided at Surly Trail Loppet
Hoigaard's Challenge to be decided at Surly Trail Loppet Athletes who compete in all three Loppet events - the Loppet, Tri-Loppet and Trail Loppet - vie for the Hoigaard's Challenge title and a trip to Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. After two...
Hang on to your handle bars- Adventure Camp is on!
Things are cooking at Loppet Adventure Camp - giving kids a true taste of all the adventures one can experience in Theodore Wirth Park. “You'd be hard pressed to find another spot in a city where you can mountain bike, canoe, orienteer, play ultimate...
Hang on to your handle bars- Adventure Camp is on!
Things are cooking at Loppet Adventure Camp - giving kids a true taste of all the adventures one can experience in Theodore Wirth Park. “You'd be hard pressed to find another spot in a city where you can mountain bike, canoe, orienteer, play ultimate...
Speedy Loppet Youth Bike the Short Track Loop
Still in their first year as a team, the Nellie Stone Johnson skiers are continuing to experience all the elements of year round outdoor recreation – on dryland. The athletes meet three times a week to learn mountain biking skills, skiing technique and...
2012 Photos & Videos
Rain Holds Off – Hundreds Enjoy the 2012 UCare Tri-Loppet
Threatening storm clouds gave way to a pleasant overcast day for the 2012 UCare Tri-Loppet. More than 500 participants and some 300 boats lined up on Lake Calhoun for the 9 a.m. start. While the fastest boat belonged to Ryan Peterson, who eventually...
Namekagon Adventure – Anwatin and Nellie Stone Paddle the River
As the snow began to melt, the Anwatin and Nellie Stone Ski Team coaches were worried about losing their teams with the fleeting snow. “At the end of winter, it’s hard to see next winter,” said Anwatin coach Allie Rykken. “We were trying to think of a...
Namekagon Adventure – Anwatin and Nellie Stone Paddle the River
As the snow began to melt, the Anwatin and Nellie Stone Ski Team coaches were worried about losing their teams with the fleeting snow. “At the end of winter, it’s hard to see next winter,” said Anwatin coach Allie Rykken. “We were trying to think of a...