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Icebug Birkie Trail Run: Participants Brave the Rain for a Memorable Event
Hayward, Wis. – September 25, 2023 – The 2023 Icebug Birkie Trail Run, which took place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, proved to be an unforgettable experience despite the rainy conditions. Runners from across the midwest gathered to test their mettle on the challenging trails of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), and their determination […]
Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins to Ski 50th Anniversary Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Announcement Made at Capital Campaign Kickoff Event
Hayward, Wis. (August 28, 2023) – The Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s premier cross-country ski race, is thrilled to announce that Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins will be participating in the 50th anniversary edition of the event. This exciting announcement was made during the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s capital campaign kickoff event at Surly Brewing […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Launches Public Phase of Campaign for Mt. Telemark Village
Hayward, Wis. (August 23, 2023) – It’s Finally Happening! The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is thrilled to announce the public launch of its $10 Million campaign for Mt. Telemark Village – your new home for real Northwood’s adventure. The Village will build upon the legacy of the historic Telemark Resort, continuing its rich tradition of […]
One Track Mind Foundation Fulfills Funding Needs for Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village
Hayward, WI (May 2, 2023) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is excited to announce their partnership with One Track Mind (OTM) Foundation to complete the development of approximately 17 miles of mountain bike trails at Mt. Telemark Village, in Cable, Wis. This partnership, in addition to existing funds received from the Trek Foundation, […]
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 […]
