Vasaloppet Competitors

Whistler Blackcomb has become synonymous with towering peaks, deep snow, innovative ideas and the passionate people who are drawn to it all. Pacific storms collide with the Coast Mountain Range, reliably depositing over 38 feet of snow each year. Vast alpine bowls and ancient glaciers stretch down to meet a seemingly endless variety of glades, groomers and learning areas that make up the most terrain in North America. The world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola stretches 4.4 kilometres between the tops of the two mountains to provide an unparalleled experience and a glimpse at an engineering feat. Whistler Blackcomb is late-autumn hikes to pristine peaks covered with wildflowers and wildlife. It’s spring glacier skiing and riding on Blackcomb’s renowned glacier. And it’s long, warm summer days that start with ripping trails in the world’s best mountain bike park, and end with beers on a sunny patio. It’s early-morning alpine trail runs, late afternoon barbecues and evening outdoor concerts. It’s the inspirational pull of the mountains, and the gravitational pull that fuels all the adventures within them. Whistler Blackcomb is proud to be associated with the following companies: TELUS, Coca-Cola, Acr'teryx, Kokanee, GMC, Nintendo, Monster Energy, American Express, Smirnoff, The Globe & Mail, Jackson Triggs, GORE-TEX, GoPro, Samsung, Icebreaker, Black & Decker, Blackcomb Aviation, Quiksilver, Nestle, and Oakley. Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. owns a 75% interest in each of Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership and Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises Limited Partnership. Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WB". For information about working at Whistler Blackcomb check out the FAQ page: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment www.whistlerblackcomb.com Twitter: @whistlerblckcmb || Instagram: @whistlerblackcomb || facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb || Snapchat: @Whistlerblackcmb ||

The Loppet Foundation is a non-profit organization that connects people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. In partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), the Loppet operates the Twin Cities' most well known cross-country ski trails, in addition to hiking/running trails, mountain bike/fat-tire bike trails, a snow tubing hill, an alpine hill, paddling and nature-based programming in partnership with Eloise Butler Wildflower garden, plus summer adventure camps for youth, all based out of The Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park. The Loppet is widely known for organizing large-scale sporting events which have shaped cross-country skiing in the United States and beyond. The 2018 Masters Cross Country Ski World Cup, 2011 and 2021 U.S. Junior Cross Country Ski Championships, 2020 FIS Cross Country World Cup, U.S. SuperTour races, 2019 and 2020 USA Winter Triathlon National Championships, 2018 Super Bowl Live and most recently the 2024 FIS Loppet Cup, which drew 25,000 spectators daily to watch some of the best nordic skiers in the world in Minneapolis’ unique urban park. The Foundation also organizes 50+ Loppet events each year, including the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival and our annual fundraiser, the Luminary Loppet, which attracts over 15,000 participants annually. Focused programming in Adventure Camps, Minne-Loppet, and Junior Loppet programs have helped thousands of youth in North Minneapolis schools learn life-long outdoor skills, gain confidence in their abilities, and find healing in nature. The Loppet Run Club, Loppet Ski Club and BIPOC bike clubs provide adults with the opportunity to gain group recreational experience, while Loppet TRAIL KIDS is a stepping stone for children ages 7-13 into other more competitive programs. The year-round nationally-recognized competitive training programs for junior and adult racers through Loppet Nordic Racing and Loppet Cycle Works.

Only one and the best ski marathon from a country can be a member of Worldloppet. Worldloppet currently unites 20 long-distance ski races from Europe, America, Asia and Oceania. Jizerská Padesátka (CZE), Dolomitenlauf (AUT), Marcialonga (ITA), König Ludwig Lauf (GER), Tartu Maraton (EST), La Transjurassienne (FRA), Finlandia-hiihto (FIN), Vasaloppet (SWE), Engadin Skimarathon (SUI), Birkebeinerrennet (NOR), Bieg Piastow (POL), Demino Ski Marathon (RUS) – membership suspended starting from March 2022 until further notice Fossavatn Ski Marathon (ISL), American Birkebeiner (USA), Gatineau Loppet (CAN), Ushuaia Loppet (ARG) – associate member Sapporo International Ski Marathon (JPN), Vasaloppet China (CHN) Kangaroo Hoppet (AUS), Merino Muster Race (NZL) – associate member