The PA Nordic Ski Club
Kistapinânihk Classic Loppet
Sunday, February 1st 2026
Little Red River Park
Join us for our Classic Loppet on our beautiful trails at Little Red River Park!
Distance Options
PA Nordic Challenge 32.3km
Includes: All classic trails, River, Janzen Connector, Jackrabbit, Double Black, Tower, Kristi, West, CN and East Poplar
Fresh Air Experience Tour 25km
Includes: River, Janzen Connector, Tower, Kristi, West, CN and East Poplar
Nisbet Forest Journey 17.5km
Includes: River, Janzen Connector, West, CN and East Poplar
Winter Wander 6.6km
Includes: River, Janzen Junction Connector and River
Jackrabbit Quest 1km
Includes: Sports Council Loop
Registration Info
Registration Fee
Adults & Teens - $40 (CCS ski club members, please list your club on the registration form), $50 (non-CCS ski club members)
Youth (12 & under) - $20
Late Fee (if registered after January 28th) Add - $10
How To Register
Online Registration (Zone 4) - PA Loppet Registration Link
Paper Registration (will be available at Fresh Air Experience)
Checkpoints
Janzen Junction
This checkpoint is located at the Janzen Junction, which is where the Jackrabbit Trail, Tower Trail and West Trail all start and finish. At this checkpoint there will be a bon fire and warm up tent. Skiers can enjoy a warm or cold drink and snacks as well!
East Poplar Parking Lot
This checkpoint will be located in the parking lot at the entrance of the East Poplar Trail. At this checkpoint there will be, cold drinks, snacks and a warm vehicle if skiers need to warm up.
**East Poplar Cut-Off Time is 2Pm. Skiers wishing to continue will be unsupported after this point.**
Post Loppet Meal
Enjoy a hearty bowl of chilli (vegan option available), with a bun, macaroni/ham salad and caesar salad.
Catered by the Knotty Pine Bistro. (included with registration fee)
Loppet Draw Prizes
There will be a ton of draw prizes from Fresh Air Experience. Skiers and volunteers will be entered to win some amazing prizes.
**NEW Cold Weather Option**
If the temperature forecast is -25 (before windchill) or -30 (with windchill) at the start time of the Loppet we will have a modified loop. The modified loop will be the River Trail and CN Loop (7.4km). Skiers can ski multiple laps of this loop (4 laps max.). A modified checkpoint will be set up at the West Parking Lot. This decision will be made the day before the event.
Loppet Route Maps
Kistapinânihk Classic Loppet
Sunday, February 1st 2026
Little Red River Park
Join us for our Classic Loppet on our beautiful trails at Little Red River Park!
Distance Options
PA Nordic Challenge 32.3km
Includes: All classic trails, River, Janzen Connector, Jackrabbit, Double Black, Tower, Kristi, West, CN and East Poplar
Fresh Air Experience Tour 25km
Includes: River, Janzen Connector, Tower, Kristi, West, CN and East Poplar
Nisbet Forest Journey 17.5km
Includes: River, Janzen Connector, West, CN and East Poplar
Winter Wander 6.6km
Includes: River, Janzen Junction Connector and River
Jackrabbit Quest 1km
Includes: Sports Council Loop
Registration Info
Registration Fee
Adults & Teens - $40 (CCS ski club members, please list your club on the registration form), $50 (non-CCS ski club members)
Youth (12 & under) - $20
Late Fee (if registered after January 28th) Add - $10
How To Register
Online Registration (Zone 4) - PA Loppet Registration Link
Paper Registration (will be available at Fresh Air Experience)
Checkpoints
Janzen Junction
This checkpoint is located at the Janzen Junction, which is where the Jackrabbit Trail, Tower Trail and West Trail all start and finish. At this checkpoint there will be a bon fire and warm up tent. Skiers can enjoy a warm or cold drink and snacks as well!
East Poplar Parking Lot
This checkpoint will be located in the parking lot at the entrance of the East Poplar Trail. At this checkpoint there will be, cold drinks, snacks and a warm vehicle if skiers need to warm up.
**East Poplar Cut-Off Time is 2Pm. Skiers wishing to continue will be unsupported after this point.**
Post Loppet Meal
Enjoy a hearty bowl of chilli (vegan option available), with a bun, macaroni/ham salad and caesar salad.
Catered by the Knotty Pine Bistro. (included with registration fee)
Loppet Draw Prizes
There will be a ton of draw prizes from Fresh Air Experience. Skiers and volunteers will be entered to win some amazing prizes.
**NEW Cold Weather Option**
If the temperature forecast is -25 (before windchill) or -30 (with windchill) at the start time of the Loppet we will have a modified loop. The modified loop will be the River Trail and CN Loop (7.4km). Skiers can ski multiple laps of this loop (4 laps max.). A modified checkpoint will be set up at the West Parking Lot. This decision will be made the day before the event.
Loppet Route Maps
Early Bird Draw
Register for the Loppet before January 28th and your name will be entered to win a Fresh Air Experience $200 Gift Card. (Donated by Fresh Air Experience)
Register for the Loppet before January 28th and your name will be entered to win a Fresh Air Experience $200 Gift Card. (Donated by Fresh Air Experience)