Who would've thought we'd crave snow this much? These snowless, gloomy days have us yearning for a snowy wonderland.

Well, fear not! Claire Wilson, the powerhouse leading the Loppet Foundation, is here to wipe away those tears and tell you to put on your snow pants. Her team has transformed Theodore Wirth Park into a winter paradise. You heard that right—snow in Minnesota, right now!

They've meticulously covered the trails, so grab those cross-country skis and glide through the winter wonderland. Or maybe indulge in some adrenaline with your family—zooming down snowy slopes.

The Loppet isn't just about snow; they're bringing us the World Cup (the skiing one, not the soccer showdown), the enchanting Luminary Loppet (it's practically pure magic), plus a mix of artsy and nature-centric programs that'll keep your winter calendar jam-packed.

Finally, a request from We Do This For Fun. Unseasonably warm weather has thrown a curveball at the Loppet Foundation, especially in preparing for this year's World Cup. If your family is thinking about end-of-year charitable contributions, I urge you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Loppet Foundation. Your support will directly help them tackle the hurdles posed by the weather and ensure both a successful World Cup and a fantastic 2024 season.

Your generosity won't just impact The Loppet; it'll ripple through our community. These humans support youth development programs in Mountain Biking, Nordic sports, and Running.

To chip in or discover more about The Loppet Foundation, hop over to https://www.loppet.org and hit "Make a Donation."

Now, go summon your snow angels, and dive into winter at Theodore Wirth Park, courtesy of the Loppet Foundation.

Luminary Loppet, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024 (Tickets are available at https://www.loppet.org/events/luminary).

COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup Minneapolis (Loppet Cup), Saturday, February 17- Monday, February 19, 2024 (Check out: https://loppetcup.com for the details)

For all things Loppet visit: https://www.loppet.org/

Facebook: @loppet

Insta: @loppetfoundation

What happens when a feminist logroller comes to your town? Naturally, the next generation of logrolling champions are produced. Born into a family of world-champion log rollers (mom, Judy Scheer-Hoeschler see wikipedia), Abby Hoeschler Delaney, continues the tradition of paying it forward. Not only does she compete professionally and teach others this unique sport, she’s making it more accessible to all of us with the invention of the Key Log. Keenly aware that transporting and storing a 500-pound cedar wood log is a major hindrance for expanding the sport, Abby decided it was time for a technological advancement in the sport. She worked with engineers to design and manufacture a portable synthetic log. Today, Key Log Rolling has sold almost 2000 Key Logs and helped start nearly 500 log rolling programs in all 50 states and 9 countries—all with the goal to make log rolling an Olympic sport.

Rent one! Buy one for your recreation program! Try it out at your local Rec Center- if they don’t have one, ask them to buy one. Logrolling is a great compliment to any sport- balance, stability and strategy!

Check out the Key Log:

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Lumberjack World Championships: https://lumberjackworldchampionships.com/

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