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On display now at the Trailhead: Four Wild Seasons:🍂A Year-Long Photography Project Featuring Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ / Bassett Cr...
10/09/2026

On display now at the Trailhead:

Four Wild Seasons:
🍂A Year-Long Photography Project Featuring Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ / Bassett Creek by Cassandra Roy (Anishinaabe)
🍁Monday October 5 – Thursday November 5, 2026
☀Produced by Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Hosted by The Loppet and 7 community partners

The landscape photography features colorful images of the creek in all four seasons. The creek is often overlooked as it winds through western suburbs and is tunneled under Minneapolis. Throughout 2026, Roy photographed the creek along its 13.5-mile course. She encountered plant and animal relatives alongside drought, pollution, and graffiti.

Roy’s photographs are paired with quotes from 14 Indigenous people who live, work, or play in the watershed. These interviews were conducted by Dr. Kasey Keeler (Tuolumne Me-Wuk and Citizen Potawatomi). They explore what the creek means to the participants and ways everyone can support healthy waters.

The exhibit will also be viewable during the Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet on Saturday October 17, 2026 at Theodore Wirth!

🧡 We’re all in on DAF Day!On October 8th, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by gi...
10/08/2026

🧡 We’re all in on DAF Day!

On October 8th, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.

If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support The Loppet.

Every grant recommended through your DAF helps us connect over 40,000 people to the outdoors each year.

📅 DAF Day is TODAY, Thursday, October 8, 2026!
🔗 Learn how to give: loppet.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate
(link in our IG bio!)

Let’s show what’s possible when we give together. Celebrate generosity this evening at our Loppet Community Celebration from 5-7pm!

Come help get the Wirth Park ski trails ready for the winter - Volunteer at our Fall Trails Day! We will be walking sect...
10/06/2026

Come help get the Wirth Park ski trails ready for the winter - Volunteer at our Fall Trails Day!

We will be walking sections of middle and South Wirth trails and trimming back branches and vegetation to get the trails ready for grooming and skiing this winter. We will have some loppers to use, but bring your own if you have them. Sturdy shoes, work gloves, and a water bottle are also recommended. We will have coffee and donuts at the start!

RSVP at the link in our bio or below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MN/Minneapolis/LoppetVolunteerOpportunities -609958

❄❄WINTER REGISTRATION IS LIVE!❄❄Hop onto loppet.org and register for your favorite youth and adult programs before they ...
10/06/2026

❄❄WINTER REGISTRATION IS LIVE!❄❄

Hop onto loppet.org and register for your favorite youth and adult programs before they fill up, grab your ski pass (check out our new pass options this year!), and snag tickets for your favorite winter events like the Winter Festival, Luminary Loppet, and Midwest Winter Games (a NEW youth event for ages 16 and under this winter!)

Get stoked for another Winter at Wirth!

10/05/2026

Ski passes drop tomorrow! New this year, we’re offering true-cost pass options that reflect the annual investment we make to operate and maintain our facilities.

Purchase our Basic All-Access Pass for $100, or consider one of our two new options as a way to support The Loppet:

NEW All-Access pass options this year:
Trail Builder All-Access Pass: $150
Trail Sustainer All-Access Pass: $200

We’ll still be offering our Natural Trails pass and daily pass options, too!

Thanks for supporting The Loppet on skis 🎿

This Thursday, we come together at The Trailhead and celebrate in community 🧡 because The Loppet wouldn’t be what it is ...
10/05/2026

This Thursday, we come together at The Trailhead and celebrate in community 🧡 because The Loppet wouldn’t be what it is without each and every one of our participants, volunteers, donors, park goers, neighbors, friends. Join us from 5-7pm for a s’more, a hayride, a beverage, and Autumn togetherness!

📸 David Samuels Katie Heimer

Our Loppet Learning Series is back this fall with four dynamic presentations spanning different topics. First up, Dr. Be...
10/03/2026

Our Loppet Learning Series is back this fall with four dynamic presentations spanning different topics.

First up, Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) join us on October 20th. She'll give an evidence-based talk that bridges the gap between women's pelvic health and running. This session will address pelvic floor anatomy, function, hormones, common symptoms, physical therapy/rehabilitation, and injury/symptom prevention in the context of running. It is intended for women of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and running experience. You do not need to have any symptoms to attend; the goal of this course is to inform, understand when to seek help, and keep the conversation going around women's pelvic health and running!

As always, our Loppet Learning Series presentations are FREE - please RSVP at the link in our bio or below:
https://loppet.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents

Two weeks until MEA weekend in Minnesota - and we have the perfect activities for your kids to fill their days off from ...
09/30/2026

Two weeks until MEA weekend in Minnesota - and we have the perfect activities for your kids to fill their days off from school with ADVENTURE!

Register today and look forward to things like mountain biking and orienteering to exciting outdoor games. Spaces limited to keep group sizes small and supportive.

Find the link in our bio or below:
loppet.org/Experiences/adventure-camp

Coach with us this winter! We're looking for:❄ Trail Kids Nordic Ski Coaches❄ Junior Loppet Coaches❄ Minne Loppet coache...
09/29/2026

Coach with us this winter! We're looking for:

❄ Trail Kids Nordic Ski Coaches
❄ Junior Loppet Coaches
❄ Minne Loppet coaches
❄ bipoc ski club coaches

Make it a winter to remember. Join The Loppet as a coach!

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