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 havoc on the...

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 be able to run...

January 19, 2012 Update

January 19, 2012 – Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN. Question of the day? What is happening with this year’s Loppet? Short Answer: The Nordic Ski Foundation does not know all the specifics yet, but the plan is to go forward with the tenth anniversary version...

Major Taylor Skis! New partnership on snow.

As winter still putters along, the Major Taylor Cycling Club is poised to expand their riding season…onto snow. Replacing helmets with hats, Major Taylor will be snapping out of their clip-less pedals and into ski bindings, taking up the sport of cross-country skiing,...