by Charlie | Jul 20, 2012 | Front Page
Making its debut appearance at Loppet Adventure Camp this week was a ski erg. This contraption, a double pole machine that calculates the wattage produced as you ski, is essential for high level athletes, but a special treat for most other skiers. “The greatest thing...
by Charlie | Jul 20, 2012 | Front Page
Participants at Adventure Camp have been in for a treat. Brian Gregg – a local cross-country Olympic hopeful – has been frequenting Adventure Camp over the past five days to mountain bike and roller ski with the youth. “Brian has quite a following at camp,” said Camp...
by Charlie | Jul 19, 2012 | Front Page
The August introductory session is designed for anyone with kids 9-13 years old who is thinking about Loppet-Skiwerx programming. For the introductory session equipment is provided (must have own helmet, closed toe shoes and, preferably, ski boots). Mountain bikes,...
by Charlie | Jul 3, 2012 | Front Page
“It was fun… It was like playing bumper derby,” said Karen Peters as she remembered the choppy wakes and sidelining boats at the start of the 2012 UCare Tri-Loppet. “We’re still laughing about it.” While the Peters may be laughing, they have the greater Twin...
by Charlie | Jul 2, 2012 | Front Page
Hoigaard’s Challenge to be decided at Surly Trail Loppet Athletes who compete in all three Loppet events – the Loppet, Tri-Loppet and Trail Loppet – vie for the Hoigaard’s Challenge title and a trip to Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail....
by Charlie | Jun 28, 2012 | Front Page
Things are cooking at Loppet Adventure Camp – giving kids a true taste of all the adventures one can experience in Theodore Wirth Park. “You’d be hard pressed to find another spot in a city where you can mountain bike, canoe, orienteer, play ultimate...
