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Weather doesn’t put a damper on annual Birkie Week events
HAYWARD, WI (February 25, 2023) – Birkie Week 2023 officially kicked off with nearly perfect conditions during the Open Track events on Wednesday, followed by snowstorm Wednesday night that brought over 6” of snow to the area. Despite the concern over weather, over 13,000 skiers participated in nine different events throughout the week. Twenty countries […]
American Birkebeiner Gets More Cowbell
45-time Birkie racer sparks personalized commemorative bell Hayward, WI — February 20, 2023 — To celebrate athletes and create even more cheering clamor at the nation’s largest ski race, the American Birkiebeiner (aka Birkie) and Cowbells.com have entered into a licensing agreement. It allows custom engraved cowbells to be personalized with participants/fans names or message […]
Legislature Recognizes the American Birkebeiner
Adopts Resolution Declaring February 20-26 as American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin MADISON – With the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 by the State Assembly during Thursday’s floor session, February 20th – 26th is now recognized as American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin. It was first approved by the State Senate on Tuesday. The resolution […]
33rd Annual Seeley Hills Classic Hosts over 600 Participants and SuperTour Races
Hayward, WI (January 15, 2023) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation hosted over 500 citizen racers and 100 SuperTour athletes at the 33rd annual Seeley Hills Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2023. In addition to the distance races on Saturday, there were SuperTour sprints on Sunday at the Birkie Trailhead. While the Birkie hosts SuperTour […]
Birkie Announces Skiers to Portray Inga and Warriors at 2023 Birkie
Hayward, WI (January 13, 2023) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is excited to announce the selection of another set of cross-country skiers portraying the two Birkebeiner Warriors, Torstein and Skervald, and Inga, mother of Prince Haakon for the 49th annual American Birkebeiner Ski Race. Here in Northern Wisconsin the late Tony Wise founded the […]
Local Businesses to Provide Amenities at Mt. Telemark Village Outdoor Center
Hayward, WI (December 2, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has partnered with Backroads Coffee, Vibes Bakery, and New Moon Ski and Bike shop to provide amenities at the
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Trail Partnership with Trek Foundation
Hayward, WI (November 17, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has partnered with the Trek Foundation to develop 17 miles of mountain bike trails at Mt. Telemark Village. The Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village will feature more than ten miles of enduro and downhill style trails and up to eight miles of […]
Runners Will Channel Their Flannel at the Lumberjack Run 5K
Be a Part of Hayward’s Legendary Timber Sports Summer Timber Celebration! With a nod toward Hayward’s deep-seated timber roots, runners and walkers will channel their flannel at the Birkie’s Lumberjack Run 5K, run/walk, on July 30, 2022. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has once again joined forces with the Lumberjack World Championships for this annual […]
2023 Birkie Week Registration Opens
Click Here for 2023 Birkie Week Event Info » 2023 Birkie Week Results » Open Track Returns to Birkie Week Lineup Hayward, WI (May 3, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) opened registration for the 2023 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, and Open Track events on Monday, May 2, 2022. After a strong […]
FASTER SKIER: The Future in Birkieland
This article was published by FasterSkier. The Future in Birkieland: A Q & A with ABSF Executive Director Ben Popp Benjamin TheyerlApril 26, 2022 Start of the 2022 American Birkiebeiner in Cable, Wisconsin. (Photo: ©2022 American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation/James Netz Photography) A look at what’s ahead for the Birkebeiner, and its former home at the […]
