CXC: Rollerski Cup Series

June 29, 2024

CXC Rollerski Cup is on again this summer, starting July 10th in Cable. Additional stops include Blue Mounds, Duluth and back in Cable.

Birkie's Ben Popp Elected as Worldloppet President

June 16, 2024

At the recent General Meeting for the Worldloppet, held this year in Sapporo, Japan, the American Birkebeiner's Executive Director Ben Popp was elected as the new Worldloppet International Skifederation President. The Birkie was the place of birth of the Worldloppet concept back in 1978.

Ski Hut Opens New Adventure Center

June 16, 2024

Ski Hut in Duluth has opened a new shop, dubbed the Adventure Center, located across the street from Spirit Mountain Nordic Center on Grand Avenue.

Loppet: Executive Director Claire Wilson Stepping Down

June 7, 2024

After several years of bringing growth and evolution to the Loppet Foundation, Executive Director Claire Wilson has announced she will be stepping down in September to join her partner in Washington, DC. Under Wilson's direction, the Loppet has expanded its community role while weathering some difficult times, culminating last February with the World Cup races at Theodore Wirth. The Foundation board will begin a search for a new Executive Director.

Job Openings

June 4, 2024

Winter may be a ways out yet, but that's hasn't stopped several organizations from preparing for the upcoming ski season. Recent additions to the job notices include program director, head coach, and development coach opportunities.