2024 FLOPPET: sat march 2!

Ft. live music by the Stanley County Cut-ups!

Well folks, we didn't get that significant dump of snow that we were all wishing, dancing, praying and hoping for. As such, we will not be able to proceed with our traditional Floppet race course, there just isn't enough snow. But, in true Falcon Lake fashion we are proceeding with a modified version of the event, may we present:

The Floppet Ski Festival!

To celebrate skiing and bringing our community together we invite you out for a fun afternoon/evening of games, ski competitions, amazing music and delicious food. Heck! Grab a cabin at Falcon Trails Resort (there is one cabin left!!) or a room at the recently restored Hotel at Falcon Lake and make a weekend out of it! Afternoon events are FREE and do not require pre-registration!

SCHEDULE

1-5pm - Floppet Village
- Face painting
- Biathlon Demo with EcoAim Lazer Rifles
- Whiteshell Trappers Association Tent
- Photos Booth
- Fire pits
- lawn (ahem, snow) games
- Smoosh Races
- Olympia Cycle and Ski on Portage
1-5pm - Beer Gardens, brought to you by Barnhammer Brewing
1:30pm - Guess Your Time Ski Event
2-3:30pm - Photo Booth Fun with Emily Christie
2:30pm - Ski Soccer
3-6pm - Open Sauna and Polar Bear Dip
3:30pm - Costume Contest Parade (Fish Themed)
4pm - Ski Sprints on the Tiny Track (machine made snow)
6pm - Feast and Concert by the Stanley County Cut-Ups
- Tickets are $40 for Youth/Adults (13+) and $15 for Children (5-12)
- Free for under 5 years old

The Floppet Feast

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Yes! The beloved Floppet Feast and after party are on, and it’s going to be as festive and fun as ever. Dinner is a falafel meal prepared, as always, by Pam Peters-Pries followed by a musical performance/ dance by The Stanley County Cut-ups! From hard drivin' banjo solos to four part harmony singing, blues infused mandolin breaks and hair-raising fiddle tunes, this quintet covers all the bluegrass bases.

6 pm - 9 pm! Tickets are only $40 for adults (13+) and $15 for youth (5-12). Kids under 5 eat free!

Gluten free and vegan options available!

Thanks to our generous sponsors we will have all sorts of prizes to hand out for both participation and competition! Huge thank you goes out to our event sponsors who, despite the pivot in format, are committed to supporting our event. You all rock! Participants, show them your support by visiting their locations, buying their goods and services and giving some high fives all around.

So What Happens with my Floppet Race Registration?

Upon request, race registrations for the Floppet will be refunded in full less an admin fee to cover Zone4 and processing charges. Please email amanda@littledoerksen.com By March 1 with your name and order number to request a refund and she will process it in time. As the Floppet is a major fundraiser for our little sports club, consider leaving your race registration with us as a contribution to the Falcon Sports Club in supporting rural sport programming in our area.

Upon request, feast and concert tickets may also be refunded less admin fees. Please ensure you NOTIFY US BY WEDNESDAY AT 5PM so we can get the proper head count for catering purposes. Feast and Concert refund requests after this date will not be answered.

buy Feast ticket here

If you did not originally purchase a Feast and Concert ticket but would now like to come, you can! Don't delay as these things often sell out. Purchase new tickets at this link.

Again, there is no admission charge or fee to participate in the afternoon activities of the Floppet Festival, just show up!

Snow in the forecast??

The other good news is that it is looking like we might get a bit of snow this week, so hopefully that will improve conditions on the trails enough so we can all get some end of season skis amidst enjoying the Floppet festivities! Fingers crossed

Remember to keep up to date on the current trail conditions with Ryan the Groomer’s Trail Report!

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The Floppet

In partnership with the Falcon Sports Club, Falcon Ridge plays host to the annual Floppet: Falcon Lake Loppet Ski Race.

This unique nordic ski race winds through the wild and majestic woods of the boreal forest that surround the Falcon Ridge ski hill. The trails are well known for their pristine groomed condition, great scenery, and lots of elevation changes. Participants will have the option to choose either classic or skate technique and from three different race distances...

The Kids Minnow: ~1.7km
The Bass: ~7.5km
The Walleye: ~17.5km
The Northern Pike: ~35km long

Along the way, participants will have the chance to stop at various festive check-points to indulge in some authentic Whiteshell culture. On Saturday night there will be a celebration feast and concert in the chalet.

The event is very much geared towards spectators so bring your friends and family! There will be plenty of things for them to do during the whole weekend such as tubing, skating, downhill skiing and snowboarding at the ski hill.

Local accommodation Sponsors

Falcon Trails Resort
- Located on-site of the event, Falcon Trails Resort offers eleven beautiful post and beam style cabins with their own private hot-tub and access to a wood-fired sauna. Demand is very high for these onsite accommodations. If you are interested in booking, online reservations open up on a first-come-first-serve basis Sunday, February 4th at 6pm. Visit our webpage for more information.
The Hotel at Falcon Lake
- Located just a short 15 minute drive from the event site, The Hotel at Falcon Lake offers a sauna, luxury steam room, indoor pool and water slide, and two on-site restaurants: 1964 and The Black Bear Tavern. They also have beautiful, restful spaces throughout the hotel where guests can sit down, relax, read or play a board game.
Falcon Beach Ranch
- Located just a short 15 minute drive from the event site, the Falcon Beach Ranch offers three authentic log cabins nestled in the forest on a rock ridge overlooking the Ranch. Each private, chalet-style cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, loft bedroom, and cozy lounge area with a wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy the boreal forest view from your screened deck and sundeck, which is equipped with a barbecue. A cedar log sauna and outdoor hot tub are centrally located to the cabins.
Tallpine Lodges
- Coming as a couple? Located 35 minutes from the event site, Tallpine Lodges is a couples only resort designed to offer guests a quality private sanctuary surrounded by a forest of evergreens and picturesque lakes. The feeling of tranquility is evident from the moment you enter the resort grounds.

2023 race results

Floppet 2023 photos! Thanks to Maha Ghazal for capturing!

Floppet Schedule - 2023

*subject to change

8:00-9:30 - Racer Kit Pick-Up
9:40 - Racer Meeting at the Start Line for Walleye (17.5km) + Northern Pike (35km) Classic
9:45 - Walleye (17.5km) + Northern Pike (35km) Classic Start
9:55 - Racer Meeting at the Start Line for Walleye (17.5km)+ Northern Pike (35km) Skate Start
10:00 - Walleye (17.5km) + Northern Pike (35km) Skate Start
10:10 - Racer Meeting at the Start Line for Bass (7.6km) Classic + Skate Start
10:15 - Bass Classic (7.6km) + Skate Start
10:20 - Minnow (1.7km) Start
11:00 - Small Fry Games!
10:00-5:00 - Floppet Village: Beer gardens
12:15 - East Loop Cut-Off
1:00 - West Loop Cut-Off
2:00 - Course Closed
2:15 - Results posted
3:00 - Awards
6:00 - Feast
7:00 - Live musical concert by Retrow, Rhythm, Review!

COURSE MAPS

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What is a Loppet?

The Floppet Organizing Committee at one of many meetings the Imrie family has hosted in their cozy log home.

The term “Loppet” originated in Scandinavia where you have great events such as the Mora Vasaloppet in Sweden and the Birke Beinerrennet in Norway. It is a great gathering of nordic skiers who ski on a specifically groomed trail either classic (diagonal stride) or free (skating technique) of various distances with the longest distance being up to 50km long. The event is often much more festive than your traditional ski race and after there’s a party and celebratory feast with awards and prizes and usually music.

The Loppet means different things to participants. For some it’s intense competition, for others it’s a relaxing way to spend a day outside, taking in the pristine beauty of the country side or wilderness, and enjoying the home grown entertainment, snacks and drink at the rest stops along the trail.