Spectating at the Loppet

Most Loppet events offer fun and free spectating. On Saturday/MOA Family Day, the SW Journal Snow Sculpture Contest, the Sit-Ski Challenge, Chuck & Don’s Skijoring Loppet, the Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet, Rossignol Junior Loppet, Finn Sisu Sprints, Cook County...

Snow Sculptors Needed

The Loppet Snow Sculpture Contest has a few spots remaining. Grab your form and sculpt away . . . Cash prizes, lots of fun, camaraderie, a fun family outing, be part of the Loppet, no cost, warm weather – what’s not to like? 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday...

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...