Jan. 24, 2012 Update

January 24, 2012, Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN. With Monday’s two inches of snow, and no significant above-freezing temperatures in the forecast, the Tenth Anniversary Loppet is beginning to come into focus.  The Nordic Ski Foundation expects to be able to run...

January 19, 2012 Update

January 19, 2012 – Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN. Question of the day? What is happening with this year’s Loppet? Short Answer: The Nordic Ski Foundation does not know all the specifics yet, but the plan is to go forward with the tenth anniversary version...

Loppet January 13th Weather Update

January 13, 2012, Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN.  Obviously, this has been a trying winter to date.  More than the lack of snow, the warm temperatures have been the big problem.  Ice depth on the lakes are not what they should be and it has even been difficult...

Nellie Stone- back from the Birke Trails

It’s not easy to find snow these days but last week- the Nellie Stone Ski Team went looking- and found it! The two Nellie Stone Ski Team coaches, along with two volunteer chaperones from the Major Taylor Cycling Group loaded skis, snow pants and 6 pairs of jumpy...