{"id":42386,"date":"2018-01-08T14:25:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T19:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=42386"},"modified":"2018-01-08T15:07:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T20:07:28","slug":"muskoka-loppet-promises-fun-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/muskoka-loppet-promises-fun-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Muskoka Loppet promises fun for all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Muskoka Loppet is just three weeks away and a team of volunteers is gearing up for the annual event. Its popularity has increased steadily over the years and more than 300 racers are expected this year. Even if you&#8217;re not an experienced skier, consider taking part \u2014 the emphasis of a loppet is fun, say organizers. Event-day volunteers are needed, too.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>This year, the Muskoka Loppet will take place on Sunday, January 28 at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Its a Nordic ski event, in the classic style of skiing (no skating), with a 5-kilometre course for \u201csocial skiers\u201d and children, and more challenging 15 and 30-kilometre courses for recreational and competitive skiers.<\/p>\n<p>Holding a weather-dependent event is always a challenge but the organizers are confident that comfortable winter conditions will make this a perfect day.<\/p>\n<p>You must register online by January 25; no registrations will be accepted after that date. To register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrowheadnordic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrowheadnordic.ca<\/a>. If you would like to volunteer for a few hours, please contact Michele Schwemmer at arrowheadnordicvolunteer@gmail.com or call 705-224-4912. Help is needed at registration, along the course, at the finish line, and at the food stations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler! Sign up for our free newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u>.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Muskoka Loppet is just three weeks away and a team of volunteers is gearing up for the annual event. 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