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ABSF Expands the Pioneer Midwest Seeley Hills Classic
Hayward/Cable, WI – With the recent race cancellations in the Midwest, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is expanding the Pioneer Midwest Seeley Hills Classic with an additional race day on Sunday, January 12 to host skate skiing events. This event now includes: – A 5K course that will challenge skiers of all levels – Saturday: […]
Leena’s Kortelopet Story: Joining Us in 2025 from Sweden
Leena, a skier from Sweden who will be participating in the Kortelopet, shares the story of how she decided to take on the challenge of the race and what inspired her to join in. This year will mark her 4th Kortelopet! Read her story below. “You will be disappointed by my routine for preparing for […]
Mt. Telemark Village Year End Giving
The Mt. Telemark Village Capital Campaign, the largest thing the Birkie has ever done, is racing to the finish. This project will ensure a vibrant future for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. With $2M left to reach the finish, the Birkie’s leadership has pledged a $1M donation, challenging the Birkie community to match it, raising […]
Get Your Nordic On! – Learn-To-Ski, On-Snow Group Technique Lessons with Team Birkie
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) – Team Birkie knows the sublime feeling of gliding over the snow with a rush of cold winter air filling your lungs with each breath. The health benefits, joy, and lifestyle of cross country skiing is accessible to you through Get Your Nordic On clinics with Team Birkie! Have you wanted to try […]
Borah Teamwear Proudly Sponsors “Birkie Trail Kids” Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Borah Teamwear Proudly Sponsors “Birkie Trail Kids” Program, Empowering the Next Generation of Outdoor Enthusiasts Coon Valley, WI — Borah Teamwear is thrilled to announce our partnership with the “Birkie Trail Kids” program as a sponsor for the next two years. This collaboration with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a natural fit […]
Team Birkie Auction Begins Today at 11am CST!
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) – Team Birkie’s most creative fundraiser begins as a kickoff to the ski racing season. Team Birkie members are on-snow in Europe, and Alayna Sonnesyn has already kicked off the competition year in Finland’s arctic circle community of Muonio in an FIS classic sprint, Friday. Racing continues next weekend for Zak Ketterson in […]
Snowmaking Update From Our Trail Manager Erik Blow
The temperatures are dropping and that can only mean one thing; snowmaking! While we certainly hope we’ll receive more assistance from Mother Nature this year producing the white stuff, we are ready to get moving as soon as the temperatures reliably drop below freezing to get as best of an early season start as we […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Expansion of ‘de She’ Series with the Inaugural Shred de She – Fat Bike
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Expansion of ‘de She’ Series with the Inaugural Shred de She – Fat Bike Hayward, WI – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is excited to present Shred de She – Fat Bike, an event dedicated to celebrating women in biking. Originally known as Ladies Fat Bike […]
Podiumwear Extends Its Partnership With Team Birkie
Podiumwear, a leading custom team apparel brand, today announces the renewal of its sponsorship agreement with Team Birkie. Podiumwear has been the exclusive official custom team apparel partner of Team Birkie since its inception in 2021. Podiumwear’s agreement will continue with rights to design and create the exclusive men’s and women’s race uniforms for Team […]
Trek Bicycle Teams Up With Team Birkie In Sweepstakes
You can win a TREK bicycle worth up to $5,000 when you support Team Birkie. The Trek bike sweepstakes fundraiser supports Team Birke, with 100% of all funds raised going directly to Team Birkie athletes, with the drive and dedication to pursue a spot representing the United States in the upcoming World Cup season and […]
