by Charlie | Oct 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
To the backdrop of a beautiful sunset, longtime race announcer John Schmitt was honored at the City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation’s Annual Meeting. Architect Bruce Colwell introduced the unique building he and his team put on skis before handing the podium off to...
by Charlie | Oct 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
October 5, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Nordic Ski Foundation is proud to partner with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), a branch of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), to host the 2012 World Paralympics. This event will bring top Paralympic athletes from...
by Charlie | Oct 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Please join us Tuesday Oct. 11 for the Annual Foundation Meeting and a chance to honor longtime race announcer and cross-country skier John Schmitt. Program will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a short trail hike exploring the exciting development of the cross-country skiing...
by Charlie | Sep 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
“It rhymes with chicken,” Allie said as she introduced herself and gave her new co-workers a favorite trick for remembering her last name. Allie Rykken has just joined the office ranks as official Program Coach of the Loppet Youth Programs. She...
by Charlie | Sep 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
“I’m going to start riding to school” exclaimed Saysetha as he snapped on his helmet and bounded back to his bicycle that he had been working on for the last half hour. That is because the ten mountain bikes that the Anwatin Ski Team had been riding throughout the...