Pacific Northwest Loppet Series
We are pleased to announce TWO new events as part of the series for 2024/25!
The Pacific Northwest Loppet Series is pleased to announce the addition of two new events for the 2024/25 season.
The Reino Keski Salmi Loppet located in Larch Hills and running in the middle of January. This event has a very successful 40 year history in the local community and we are pleased to have them join our series. The qualifying event is the 34km classic.
The Yukon Ski Marathon is set on the beautiful trails of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. The qualifying event is the 45km free.
How to Win (this isn't just for the young!)
Well, of course we think you win by showing up and finishing all these great events. But if you want to win a cool prize then you need to be one of the top 3 women or top 3 men based on points. Points will be awarded based on your placement in your age category at each event (total of 8 possible races). So if you finish 1st in the 70+ age category that's the same as finishing 1st in the 20 year old category. And the more events that you do, the more points you get! We have a couple of changes for the 2024/25 season:
Points in each age category are awarded as follows:
For categories with more than 3 people the points will be awarded as follows according to how deep the field is: 1st - 15, 2nd - 12, 3rd - 10, 4th - 8, 5th - 6, 6th - 5, 7th - 4, 8th - 3, 9th - 2 and 10th - 1 point.
For categories with 3 people: 1st - 12, 2nd - 10, 3rd - 8
For categories with 2 people: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8
For categories with 1 person, 1st - 8
To win points in the older age categories the skier must compete in the longest distance for that age category. For instance, if the 70+ category does not exist at the full distance but does exist at a shorter distance the points will be awarded for the shorter distance.. 70+ athletes wishing to do the longer distance will be competing against athletes in the oldest age category for that distance.
Eligible Events: 2025 DATES TBD - 30km classic + 20km free (Invermere, BC)
The Toby Creek Loppet Weekend, January 28 & 29 is the collaboration of the Toby Creek Nordic Club, Nipika Mtn. Resort and Panorama Mtn. Resort. Come and race the 30 km classic Saturday at Nipika, then the 20 km Skate event Sunday at Panorama and experience the two major trails in the Columbia Valley. Kids and recreational distances are included on both days. Ski two exciting venues and experience racing in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Registration is on zone4.ca.
Eligible Event: February 8th, 2025 - 40km free (Methow Valley, Mazama, Washington)
The Methow Valley’s Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay is a 40km point to point race traveling through North America's largest ski trail network. The event offers Skate, Classic and relay options. There is a shortened para Nordic event. The full course takes skiers from the tranquil banks of the Methow River to the beautiful mountain vistas at Sun Mountain Lodge. There is also a 40k classic race available to enter (but not eligible for the Loppet Series.
Eligible Event: Feb 22nd, 2025 - 50km free (Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler, BC)
The Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut (Payak) is a free technique event for all ages and abilities. The wide courses traverse old growth forests and offers breathtaking views of Black Tusk, waterfalls, and the Brandywine mountain range in the Callaghan Valley. Held on the fourth Saturday in February, there is an abundance of snow, chili, draw prizes and friendly competition. The Payak is also a qualifier for the prestigious American Birkebeiner, or “Birkie” race in Wisconsin.
Eligible Events: April 5th, 2025 - 40km classic + April 6th, 2025 - 40km free (Vernon, BC)
The Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon (S2S) is a two day, two technique, two distance, two mountain extravaganza! Race with the elite waves and try and take home some prize money or come to enjoy the “Finishing is Winning” waves. The S2S is a great way to end your ski season with some of the best snow of the year! The events start in the world class Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Stadium and end on the main street of SilverStar village. Come join us on either the classic or skate days or do both to double your party time at our Point to Party event. We look forward to seeing you at the beginning of April! If you don't want to do the full 40km for the Loppet Series, there is a 21km course that also starts and finishes in the same locations (only 40km event eligible for points for the PNWLS).