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Highlights
Ariens Nordic Center Welcomes Olympian Paul Schommer to Team
May 14, 2026After nearly a decade spent competing on the U.S. Biathlon National Team, it was announced on Thursday that Wisconsin-native Paul Schommer is joining the Ariens Nordic Center as a member of their staff. His new role will see him play an integral part in developing and supporting programming within the organization, working with youth of all ages and skill levels and focusing not only on biathlon, but many outdoor sports and recreational activities.
New Spring Job Openings
May 6, 2026With spring slowly working in a little more warm weather, the job market has been heating up too, including a new posting by the Vasa Ski Club out of Traverse City, MI, and another at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Loppet: Sarah Olson Named Next LNR Development Coach
April 21, 2026The Loppet Foundation announced on Monday that Sarah Olson is set to be start as the next Development Coach for the Loppet Nordic Racing (LNR) Program, beginning in mid-June. A LNR program alumni herself, Olson graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023 where she continued her cross country running and skiing career, and has since embraced life "from pole to pole," working as a firefighter in Fairbanks and Idaho, and in field operations in Antarctica.
Loppet: LNR Looking for Next Development Coach
March 10, 2026With Coach Piotr Bednarski bowing out this spring, the Loppet Foundation has begun their search for the next Coordinator and Development Coach for the Loppet Nordic Racing (LNR) Program. If you are interested in the position, or know someone who might be, there is a link on the notices page for the full listing. Applicants are encouraged to apply by Sunday, March 15th.
Odd Osland Passes Away
March 3, 2026Odd Osland, a very popular skier in the Twin Cities scene as well as a top World Masters skier, has passed away at the age of 84. There will be a social gathering on honor Osland on Monday, March 16th at the Mindekirken in Minneapolis.
Spring Job Openings
February 2, 2026We're still in the midst of winter and with plenty of it ahead, but jobs are starting to show up for after the season, including a posting by Team Birkie for a High Performance Coach position.
Ahvo Taipale Biography Now Available
January 13, 2026Doug Edmonson has released "Finn Sisu: Ahvo’s Journey," which chronicles the life of Ahvo Taipale, the Minnesota Nordic ski community leader and founder of Finn Sisu shop. Read about his journey in developing the shop and Midwest skiing, now available on Amazon.
Winter Work Opportunities
September 21, 2025With hints of a shift in the season in the leaves new job opportunities are starting to pop up, including a few at the Loppet. Head over to the notices page to check out the latest postings, and keep an eye out for more to be added as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder.
New Job Notices
July 24, 2025Job postings are still trickling in as the peak of summer wanes—check out the notices page for the last position openings!
