by Devin Sundquist | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to design a race course during a pandemic? What is it like to be in charge of 50 kids on skis when it’s 9 below zero? How do we get more girls on mountain bikes? How are Run Club and Ski Club keeping members not just...
by Devin Sundquist | May 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
During the week of May 18-22, 2020, the Loppet community is honoring the recipients of the 2020 Spirit of the Loppet Awards, and coming together to support the mission of the Loppet Foundation: to get people outside and active, no matter their age, background, or...
by Devin Sundquist | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
As usual, we believe that staying outdoors and active is important for all of us. But like all civic organizations today, we need to first prioritize the broader public health. As such, we are still encouraging outdoor activity, but not in groups or social...
by Devin Sundquist | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Rosie Frankowski, 2018 Olympian from Minneapolis and current World Cup skier Continuing with the discussion on World Cup start position qualifications, the criteria for the Minnesota World Cup (the third and final event in the Sprint Tour) works a bit different...
by Devin Sundquist | Feb 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival! This was one of the best Loppet festivals yet, conditions-wise. The week leading up to the event saw a string of low temperatures which nicely set the large snow base that...
