Yellowknife Gold Loppet 2020

The Yellowknife Gold Loppet, sponsored by Gold Terra Resources, will be held on Sunday April 5, 2020.  Start time is flexible between 10:00 to 11:30 am.


The Loppet is a fun, family event for skiers of all abilities. Staging from Vee Lake, the Loppet includes loops of 4 km, 15 km and 25 km. Registration includes snacks and water at the aid stations and apres-ski lunch at the Chalet. Kids 5 and under ski for free!

Please take a moment to read our loppet rules and notices:

  1. Please register all your family members, including infants in pulks and packs.
  2. Sign-in and bib pick up will be at Overlander Sports between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday 4 April (the day before the event)
  3. You must begin your ski between 10:00 and 11:30 am. We will not be able to track any skiers starting after 11:30.
  4. If you are skiing with a dog, we ask you to start at 11:30. Please note that we must limit dogs to one per skier, on a leash while in the start area, and no skijoring!
  5. If you wish to ski the 25 km route, you must arrive at Jackson check point (7 km mark) by 12:30 pm. All skiers arriving at Jackson after 12:30 will be diverted to the 15 km route.
  6. For safety reasons, you must stop at all check points, including the Start and Finish, to make sure your name and bib number are recorded. If we don't record your finish, we will send out Search and Rescue to look for you!
  7. You must check in at each check point before it closes. Please consider this before you decide whether to register for the 4 km, 15 km, or 25 km route. Banting Check Point will close at 2:00. Jackson Check Point will close at 1:30 pm. The Finish Line will close at 3:00.
  8. Free apres-ski lunch chili will be served at the Chalet from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. There will be limited drinks and snacks only at Vee Lake.
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Registration open Mar 08, 2020Mar 27, 2020
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