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Minnesota’s Swedish roots, as it dates Isles to look at massive snow sculptures, in Minneapolis,” says Jones. “At its new that is deeply rooted in this state. “That
The Loppet back to the age of the Vikings. It’s watch special performances, and enjoy location at the Trailhead, the Loppet outdoors and active culture is definitely
Foundation always comprised of two teams facing each interactive activities, all surrounded by Foundation is poised to serve more evident, not just in our organization but
other, attempting to knock down beautiful luminaries and light displays. people than ever and will soon be host also throughout the state of Minnesota,”
strives to provide
the other’s five kubbs (small, upright to some exciting new events as well.” says Jones. “Even without the world-
Minneapolis
wooden blocks) by throwing a baton. BLAZING A TRAIL One such event is a Cross Country class facilities and trail systems, we
residents with new Five kubbs are lined up in a row on One of the most exciting parts of World Cup ski race, which is slated to believe that everyone benefits from
ways to have fun and each side. There are also Loppet events the 2019 Loppet Festival was its new take place in March of 2020. This is the being outdoors and active because
be active in their for orienteering, snowshoeing, and location at the recently completed first event of its kind in the US in nearly it improves quality of life across so
backyard through a skijoring—a popular winter activity that Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park. twenty years, and it will bring some of many metrics—and it’s something that
culture of inclusivity is similar to dogsledding. Traditionally, the larger ski races, such as the world’s most talented skiers to the everyone deserves to experience.”
the Skate Marathon and the Tour Skate, Loppet Foundation’s headquarters at For more info, visit loppet.org
and an appreciation
Jones says that, seventeen years after the began at the park and ended at the city’s the park.
of nature that is
festival’s inception, the most popular largest lake, Bde Maka Ska (formerly
deeply rooted in event of the entire weekend remains the Lake Calhoun). However, 2019’s The Loppet Foundation always strives
this state. UCare Luminary Loppet, which has events began at the Chain of Lakes and to provide Minneapolis residents with
been a part of the festival since 2006. finished at the new Trailhead. “This new new ways to have fun and be active
Over 10,000 people walk, snowshoe, 14,000-square-foot facility now serves as in their backyard through a culture of
or ski their way around the Lake of the a year-round hub for outdoor adventure inclusivity and an appreciation of nature

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