Al Fisher Loppet

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Join us for for our 2024 Black Jack Loppet. This fun annual event is all about skier participation - skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome and costumes are encouraged.

Registration closes at 12pm (noon) 6pm on Friday, March 8 .

Bib pick up Sat morning, 9:00AM-10:00AM in the grooming shed.

Start Times

• 10:00AM Bunnnies (150m)
• 10:05AM 1km
• 10:10AM 3km
• 10:15AM 6km (two loops of the 3km course)
• 10:30AM 10k, 20km, 30km (one, two, or three loops of the 10km course)

Waves are self-seeded, mass start, according to the above schedule. Be in the upper stadium and ready to go for your scheduled start time.

Course Maps

• Stadium map
• 1km course map
• 3km and 6km course map
• 10km, 20km, and 30km course map (same route as in 2023)

Event Fees*

• Bunnies: $5
• 18 and younger: $12
• 19 and over: $18

*The Zone4 registration fee ($2), credit card processing fees (2.5%) and a Nordiq Canada Day Fee ($3) are charged in addition to the above event fees. The Nordiq Canada Day Fee is a new requirement for all cross country ski events in Canada. Bunnies are not charged the Nordiq Canada fee for the Loppet.

Note that participants need to be self-supporting as there are no feed stations provided on course. Limited fuel and water is available between loops for the 6km, 20km, and 30km participants.

Our focus is on participation and all finishers receive a Mountain Nugget Chocolate medal! Skiers interested in their times can find their results posted on our skiblackjack.ca website.

Confirmation List

A successful Loppet depends on support from the community. We'd love to have your help! Use this online signup sheet to view the opportunities and commitments. We appreciate the many volunteers who make this event happen.

Did you know that 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Loppet at Black Jack? Our first ever Loppet was February 16, 1985! You are invited to read a historical note by Ken Holmes about the 1985 event. Ken organized the first two editions of the Loppet at Black Jack.