North Minneapolis Welcomes the Loppet

In just the few days since the Loppet landed at Wirth Park for all events, North Minneapolis has offered a warm welcome.  Check out this Facebook page devoted to the subject – click here.  Lots to see and do in North Minneapolis, including some pasta feed and...

New: Sit-Ski Challenge

The Russian Paralympic Team has thrown down the gauntlet. They claim their top sit-skiers are faster than America’s top able-bodied skiers – as long as both are in a sit-ski. Top international paralympic athletes will compete against top American...

Loppet Winter Golf

In honor of the wimpy winter, Theodore Wirth Park is hosting winter golf on the Front-9 of the golf course. $5 purchases a tennis ball, a golf club and a course to play on. Take the shuttle bus from Mortenson Construction or Optum Health, check in at the Theodore...

Hoigaard’s Classic and REI Start Times Moved Up

Please note that the Hoigaard’s Classic will start at 8:30 a.m. and the REI Tour at 9:30 a.m. The Foundation has adjusted these times slightly in order to allow for a better classic race experience. With this schedule there will be fewer skiers having to share...

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.