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Civilian Conservation Corps clears Trail Loppet Course
I’m writing this now as I can hear the chain saws buzzing out back- music to everyone in the office’s ears. Once again, the Civilian Conservation Corps has arrived to muscle through the massive amounts of downed trees and brush crisscrossing the Trail...
Anwatin Ski Team goes Bike Camping
The Wirth Park trail system has seen a lot of bikers this year: road cyclists, mud sprayed mountain bikers, and fat studded winter wheels have all torn through the park. However, the brigade of bicycles that bounced down the hill from the Nordic Ski...
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Paso a Paso group bikes with Trips for Kids
Learning to mountain bike one step at a time Creating a healthy and active lifestyle can seem like a 1,000 piece puzzle. Trying to assemble all the pieces that contribute to the overall health and well being of a person can seem like a daunting and...
Foundation Seeking Program Coach & Event Coordinator
Wanted: Program Coach & Event Coordinator The City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation is seeking a full-time Program Coach & Event Coordinator. Description: The Program Coach and Event Coordinator works with a variety of youth and adult programs and...
Loppet Intern Bianca Dawkins tells her story.
Dr. Seuss once said, “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” From fashion runways to inner city girl, from homeless teen to thanking GOD for another day, my name is Bianca Monique...
Anwatin Mountain Bike Team competes in Elk River
Not too many people were around Sunday morning when Coach John Swain pulled his 15 passenger van into the early morning quiet of Theodore Wirth Park. Nobody, that is to say, except for the 7 eagerly awaiting Anwatin Team mountain bikers ready to take to...
2012 Loppet Registration
Online registration for the 2012 Loppet is now open!
Counselor Stories from Loppet Adventure Camp
Hovering around the picnic tables on a Thursday afternoon, the Loppet Adventure Camp counselors were savoring their last few moments and morsels of lunch before resuming afternoon activities. The 30 minute break was a much needed repose for the 12 young...
Anwatin Ski Team Dominates Mountain Bike Trail
Even the crystal blue skies and summer sun could not have beamed brighter than the faces on the Anwatin Ski Team. With medals catching the morning rays and wide grinned smiles to boot, half of the Anwatin Ski Team was walking away from the Birch Bump...