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Nellie Stone Johnson Boys Team’s Winter Trip

While the Twin Cities battled melting snow and high concentrations of skiers on manmade loops, the Nellie Stone Johnson Middle School Ski Team got out of town for the weekend. Coaches Jon, Andrew and Nancy took eight of the team members to Seeley,...

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Solstice Ski and a Bet Settled

When John Munger settle a bet he settles a bet. For Give to the Max Day 2014 John agreed to dress up and dance like Prince on skis if the Loppet community raised $10,000. We raised $15,000. The executive director of the Loppet Foundation did not...

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Cool Planet Speak UP! Training Event

Join Cool Planet Skiers and Loppet Foundation supporters at a special SPEAK UP!! training. Learn the latest in climate science and the effect on winter and snow. Learn how to engage others and share that info with people to inspire action on climate...

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Early Snow Excites Middle School Athletes

While many people around the state were cursing the early snow, outdoor enthusiasts across Loppet World were cheering, including the athletes on the Nellie Stone Johnson Ski & Bike Team. After practicing all fall in dryland-training activities like...

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Early Snow Excites Middle School Athletes

While many people around the state were cursing the early snow, outdoor enthusiasts across Loppet World were cheering, including the athletes on the Nellie Stone Johnson Ski & Bike Team. After practicing all fall in dryland-training activities like...

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West Yellowstone 2014

By Amanda Kautzer and Sarah Bezdicek 2,032 Meters of elevation 500 Pairs of socks 480 Skis 320 Kick waxes 160 Poles 80 Athletes 8 Coaches 1 Goal We arrived in West Yellowstone “Dead Dog” tired. The bus ride really blew; a flat tire added a few hours to...

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