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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
- 1st Fiona Shearing – Port Sydney, Team Hardwood

Female Age 20-29
- 6th Adrienne Rinne – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
Female Age 40-49
- 1st Jennifer Nicholson – Huntsville
- 3rd Catherine Zacal – Huntsville
Female Age 50-59
- 3rd Louise Choquette – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 4th Leslie Tempest – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
- 5th Catherine Smith – Huntsville
- 7th Barb Hesk – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 10th Laurrianne Brown – Utterson
Female Age 60-64
- 4th Sue Sedgwick – Utterson, Arrowhead Nordic
- 5th Donna Brown – Utterson – Arrowhead Nordic
15km Male
Male Age 16-17
- 2nd Riley De Gans – Huntsville, Team Hardwood

Male Age 20-29
- 2nd Bryan Stone – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 8th Nathan Johnstone – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

Male Age 30-39
- 3rd Matt Pickard – Huntsville
Male Age 50-59
- 3rd Anthony Shearing – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
- 9th Hugh Mackenzie – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 10th Dave Johnstone – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 15th Jim Baumgart – Huntsville

Male Age 65-69
- 3rd Drew Hutcheson – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 4th Jim Watson – Huntsville
30km Female
Female Age 50-59
- 1st Tracy Marshall – Huntsville

30km Male
Male Age 30-39
- 2nd David Lomas – Huntsville, Soo Finnish
- 3rd Buck Miller – Huntsville, Huntsville MTB Association

Male Age 50-59
- 4th Tom Welsh – Port Sydney, Lifeski Academy
- 7th Hal Brophy – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic

5km Male
Male Age 8-9
- 2nd Ross Graham – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 3rd Josh Gavaert – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 4th Alex Bianchi – Huntsville
Male Age 10-11
- 1st Owen McKay – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 5th Tyler Gevaert – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 6th Sam Parsons – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 7th Arik Martin-Padfield – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 8th Emmett Shalla – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 10th Jayden Brake – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 11th Gabriel Nakamoto – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 12th Jack Birnie – Huntsville
- 14th Ryker Harris – Arrowhead Nordic
- 15th Logan Hobbs – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 16th Owen Fraser – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 18th Max Leavens – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic


Male Age 12-13
- 1st Daniel Parry – Port Sydney
- 9th Adam Yungblut – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 10th Matthew Shalla – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 15th Finlay Paterson – Huntsville
Male Age 14-15
- 1st Benjamin Shearing – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
Male 16-99
- 1st Peter Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 7th James Clarke – Port Sydney
- 9th Andrew Paterson – Huntsville
- 17th Bryan Beattie – Huntsville
5k Female
Female Age 8-9
- 1st Emily Parry – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 4th Ava McKay – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 7th Tessa Leavens – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
Female Age 10-11
- 5th Braunwyn Strickland – Port Sydney, Arrowhead Nordic
- 6th Claire Parsons – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 13th Skylar Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 14th Joan Foxcroft – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 15th Samantha Beattie – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 17th Kate Misko – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 18th Tyne Walker – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
Female Age 12-13
- 7th Cate Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 9th Carolyn Yungblut – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 12th Mackenzie Martin-Padfield – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 13th Naiya Hamption – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic


Female Age 16-99
- 15th Lindsey Gottlieb – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 17th Martina Kruger – Huntsville
- 18th Carmen Austrup – Port Sydney
- 22nd Korrina Beattie – Huntsville
- 23rd Andrea Smith – Huntsville
- 25th Becca Birnie – Dwight
- 27th Jillian Withers – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
- 33rd Cheryl Gevaert – Huntsville, Arrowhead Nordic
5km Special Olympic
Male
- 2nd James Clarke – Port Sydney
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