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.

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...