Vasaloppet

Organization of annual cross country ski race which includes a number of different race classes based on ski style, race length, and age of participants. Many other activities are available to get youth involved. Total race entries vary each year due to weather and snow conditions. Participation levels of 1000 are normal. It takes countless hours of volunteer time by local community members and other local organizations to promote, organize, and run the races. Maintenance of the trails used for the race is also done by numerous volunteers.

The organization encourages the interest in cross country skiing by working with the local school district and maintaining practice loops available to students and the general public. Many hours of volunteer labor go into maintaining these loops which are also used on race day.

The organizations other expenses to promote activities to support their overall mission, including economic and social benefits, through cross country skiing and related programs for youth, families, and serious competitors.