by Charlie | Jul 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Six hours later, a sweaty and exhausted Raequan walked into the office. He tossed off his helmet and headed straight for the couch where he plopped down and immediately sank into the cushions. I swiveled around in my office chair and exclaimed with astonishment,...
by Charlie | Jul 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Ever since the wintry rolling hills of Wirth have given way to summer greens, the Anwatin Ski Team has been sweating it out in summer training mode. Beginning with a season kick-off barbeque in April, the Anwatin skiers have been out exploring Wirth…on wheels. “Summer...
by Charlie | Jun 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
A day (mostly) without rain – hard to come by this year. The 2011 event was one of the best ever. More than 500 competitors gathered at the North Beach of Lake Calhoun. Kayakers, canoeists, and even stand-up paddlers headed off at 9 a.m., on their journey through the...
by Charlie | Jun 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
For the first time in several years it appears that the Tri-Loppet will happen on (almost) the full course. There is high water in the Chain of Lakes and little in the way of weeds along the way. (Remember – the paddle now starts at the North Beach on Lake Calhoun –...
by Charlie | Jun 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
On-line registration for the Tri-Loppet is now closed. Last-minute registration is Friday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Wirth Chalet (1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway – Plymouth Avenue and Wirth Parkway – between Golden Valley Road and Highway 55 on Wirth Parkway). For...
by Charlie | Jun 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
After a week of (very) hard work, the Conservation Corps and the Park Board finished initial clearing of most of the paths in Wirth Park. This means that it will now be possible for runners and bikers to make it through the UCare City of Lakes Tri-Loppet course...
