Annual Muskoka Loppet attracts hundreds of skiers of all ages

 

More than 350 Nordic skiers came from all over Canada to compete and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at the annual Muskoka Loppet on Sunday, January 26, at Arrowhead Provincial Park.

Smiling volunteers—who were on hand to direct the skiers and spectators, keep skiers hydrated along the race routes, and support them at the finish line—made up for the grey skies, and both the temperatures and Arrowhead staff ensured there were great trail conditions for the skiers.

The participants—who ranged in age from six to 88—competed in 5km, 15km or 30km distances. There were challenging hills and corners that tested the skiers’ skills, resulting in a few wipe outs.

Some were there for the fun, others had their sights set on the podium. No matter what distance the skiers raced or what position they finished in, everyone who crossed the finish line was greeted by cheers from encouraging spectators to congratulate them on their accomplishments.

After their races, skiers enjoyed a warm lunch and beverages compliments of Erika’s in Dwight.

Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club representatives said that they appreciate all of the sponsors and volunteers who help to make this annual event a success.

Full results from the 2020 Muskoka Loppet are available here.

Check out local results and more photos from the day below.

Local Results

15km Female

Female Age 16-17

• 1^st Fiona Shearing – Port Sydney, Team Hardwood

Female Age 20-29

• 6^th Adrienne Rinne – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Female Age 40-49

• 1^st Jennifer Nicholson – Huntsville
• 3^rd Catherine Zacal – Huntsville

Female Age 50-59

• 3^rd Louise Choquette – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 4^th Leslie Tempest – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
• 5^th Catherine Smith – Huntsville
• 7^th Barb Hesk – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 10^th Laurrianne Brown – Utterson

Female Age 60-64

• 4^th Sue Sedgwick – Utterson, Arrowhead Nordic
• 5^th Donna Brown – Utterson – Arrowhead Nordic

15km Male

Male Age 16-17

• 2^nd Riley De Gans – Huntsville, Team Hardwood

Male Age 20-29

• 2^nd Bryan Stone – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 8^th Nathan Johnstone – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Male Age 30-39

• 3^rd Matt Pickard – Huntsville

Male Age 50-59

• 3^rd Anthony Shearing – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
• 9^th Hugh Mackenzie – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 10^th Dave Johnstone – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 15^th Jim Baumgart – Huntsville

Male Age 65-69

• 3^rd Drew Hutcheson – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 4^th Jim Watson – Huntsville

30km Female

Female Age 50-59

• 1^st Tracy Marshall – Huntsville

30km Male

Male Age 30-39

• 2^nd David Lomas – Huntsville, Soo Finnish
• 3^rd Buck Miller – Huntsville, Huntsville MTB Association

Male Age 50-59

• 4^th Tom Welsh – Port Sydney, Lifeski Academy
• 7^th Hal Brophy – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

5km Male

Male Age 8-9

• 2^nd Ross Graham – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 3^rd Josh Gavaert – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 4^th Alex Bianchi – Huntsville

Male Age 10-11

• 1^st Owen McKay – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 5^th Tyler Gevaert – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 6^th Sam Parsons – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 7^th Arik Martin-Padfield – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 8^th Emmett Shalla – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 10^th Jayden Brake – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 11^th Gabriel Nakamoto – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 12^th Jack Birnie – Huntsville
• 14^th Ryker Harris – Arrowhead Nordic
• 15^th Logan Hobbs – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 16^th Owen Fraser – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 18^th Max Leavens – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Male Age 12-13

• 1^st Daniel Parry – Port Sydney
• 9^th Adam Yungblut – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 10^th Matthew Shalla – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 15^th Finlay Paterson – Huntsville

Male Age 14-15

• 1^st Benjamin Shearing – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic

Male 16-99

• 1^st Peter Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 7^th James Clarke – Port Sydney
• 9^th Andrew Paterson – Huntsville
• 17^th Bryan Beattie – Huntsville

5k Female

Female Age 8-9

• 1^st Emily Parry – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 4^th Ava McKay – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 7^th Tessa Leavens – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Female Age 10-11

• 5^th Braunwyn Strickland – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
• 6^th Claire Parsons – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 13^th Skylar Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 14^th Joan Foxcroft – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 15^th Samantha Beattie – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 17^th Kate Misko – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 18^th Tyne Walker – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Female Age 12-13

• 7^th Cate Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 9^th Carolyn Yungblut – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 12^th Mackenzie Martin-Padfield – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 13^th Naiya Hamption – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Female Age 16-99

• 15^th Lindsey Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 17^th Martina Kruger – Huntsville
• 18^th Carmen Austrup – Port Sydney
• 22^nd Korrina Beattie – Huntsville
• 23^rd Andrea Smith – Huntsville
• 25^th Becca Birnie – Dwight
• 27^th Jillian Withers – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
• 33^rd Cheryl Gevaert – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

5km Special Olympic

Male

• 2^nd James Clarke – Port Sydney

 

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