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(March 9th, 2010) Updated results now posted!

Andre Watt repeats in 50km free while local skier Karla Bailey captures the top spot for the women.

SNOW CONDITIONS

In spite of warm temperatures, conditions are looking FANTASTIC! Added to that, Peter's new toy has arrived! Check out images and get a full report here

Registration

All entries must be made in person at kit pick up at the Best Western Nor'Wester Hotel, Thursday March 4 and Friday March 5.

Downloadable PDF of entry form now available.

Free skiing for Loppet participants at Kamview

If you are registered for the Loppet, you can enjoy free skiing at Kamview Nordic Centre on Friday March 5 and Sunday March 7.

Wax Clinic

Friday March 5, 7:30 pm at Kit Pick Up, Best Western Nor'Wester Resort Hotel.

Bib#1 honour goes to two long time participants.

Marcus Luft of Halfway Motors, Nissan, presented Ron Lappage and Guy Latimer with Bib #1 at a press conference Feb. 23. For more details click here

Heroes & Mentors Day

Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are invited to join former National racers Becky (Laakso) Puiras and Kerrie Fabius for a fun day of technique, drills, food and prizes the day after the Loppet. Click here for more details.

Great conditions at Sleeping Giant Park!

Planning to pre-ski the course? Check out details here

What is a "Loppet"?

Find out more here

Thunder Bay Nordic Trails Receives $150,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a new Pisten Bully!

Thunder Bay Nordic Trails (TBNT) was joined by Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro to announce a $150,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to be applied toward the purchase of a new Pisten Bully. [more...] [photos...] [December 4, 2009]

Nordic News

Winter 2009 issue now available for download.

Event Hotel:

2010 Sleeping Giant Loppet a golden success!

See you March 3-5, 2011 for an expanded event with a few new twists and turns.

Check back here this summer to find out exciting details about our 2011 expanded event. We think you're going to like what we've come up with!

And be sure to mark Saturday March 5, 2011 on your calendar for the 34th year of the Sleeping Giant Loppet.

Whatever your age or ability, you will enjoy the expertly groomed trails and spectacular secenery of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park near Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Families and recreational skiers can take part in the 8 km Mini-Loppet or 20 km event which loops around gorgeous Marie Louise Lake. Serious competitors will be challenged by the 50 km course over the Pickerel Lake and Burma Trails pursuing the $1000 cash prize for the first male and female finishers. With a medium distance 35 km course, an open 50 km event, and a separate 50 km classic category, there's a distance for everyone!

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