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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...
Solstice Ski and a Bet Settled
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...
Early Snow Excites Middle School Athletes
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...
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...
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...
Early Snow Excites Middle School Athletes
Give to the Max Day Recap: Save the Date for Dec. 20
The Loppet Community rallied for Give to the Max Day 2014 to support the Loppet Foundation, its work with North Minneapolis youth and its community efforts more broadly. Compared to the 2013 results we experienced a 26-percent bump in the number of...