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Spectating at the Loppet
Most Loppet events offer fun and free spectating. On Saturday/MOA Family Day, the SW Journal Snow Sculpture Contest, the Sit-Ski Challenge, Chuck & Don's Skijoring Loppet, the Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet, Rossignol Junior Loppet, Finn Sisu Sprints, Cook County...
Snow Sculptors Needed
The Loppet Snow Sculpture Contest has a few spots remaining. Grab your form and sculpt away . . . Cash prizes, lots of fun, camaraderie, a fun family outing, be part of the Loppet, no cost, warm weather - what's not to like? 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday...
North Minneapolis Welcomes the Loppet
In just the few days since the Loppet landed at Wirth Park for all events, North Minneapolis has offered a warm welcome. Check out this Facebook page devoted to the subject - click here. Lots to see and do in North Minneapolis, including some pasta...
New: Sit-Ski Challenge
The Russian Paralympic Team has thrown down the gauntlet. They claim their top sit-skiers are faster than America's top able-bodied skiers - as long as both are in a sit-ski. Top international paralympic athletes will compete against top American...
Loppet Winter Golf
In honor of the wimpy winter, Theodore Wirth Park is hosting winter golf on the Front-9 of the golf course. $5 purchases a tennis ball, a golf club and a course to play on. Take the shuttle bus from Mortenson Construction or Optum Health, check in at the...
Hoigaard’s Classic and REI Start Times Moved Up
Please note that the Hoigaard's Classic will start at 8:30 a.m. and the REI Tour at 9:30 a.m. The Foundation has adjusted these times slightly in order to allow for a better classic race experience. With this schedule there will be fewer skiers having to...
Luminary by Luminary…
To “hatch” a luminary- is that the scientific name? Well, if there were any qualifying measures, the luminary workshop on Lake of the Isles as seen Sunday afternoon certainly exceeded them. Come to think about it- the Park Nicollet Luminary Loppet, the...
2012 Loppet Festival Focuses on Wirth Park
January 28, 2012, Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN. Succumbing to the warm temperatures and lack of snow, the City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation has made the decision to switch all festival events to Wirth Park. Thursday’s warm temperatures played...
Calling All Shovelers
Shovel parties have been canceled, however we are still looking for volunteers. Contact Alicia Cameron at cameron@cityoflakesloppet.com to get involved.
Jan. 24, 2012 Update
January 24, 2012, Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN. With Monday’s two inches of snow, and no significant above-freezing temperatures in the forecast, the Tenth Anniversary Loppet is beginning to come into focus. The Nordic Ski Foundation expects to...