Birchlegger Skiers & the Birchleggings Club
Become Part of the Birchlegger Legacy
Skiers who have competed in 20 or more American Birkebeiner racers receive the designation of Birchlegger Skier. Birchleggers embody the spirit and endurance of this iconic skiing event and allow its legacy to be carried into the future.
Birchleggers are celebrated by:
- Commemorative award upon completing 20, 30, & 40 American Birkebeiner races as a testament to a skier’s commitment and achievement.
- A distinctive purple and gold bib is awarded to skiers participating in their 20th and subsequent races. 30-year participants receive a black and purple bib as a mark of their enduring commitment.
- Invitation to the Birchleggings Club Awards Breakfast, held annually on the Sunday after the American Birkebeiner.
Most Birchlegger status skiers become a member of the Birchleggings Club. The Birchleggings Club is a non-profit that exists independently from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, although the two organizations work closely together to support each other’s missions. For information visit their web site at: www.birchleggings.com and their Facebook page.
Kortelopet 20-Year and “Combi” Skiers Can Join the Birchleggings Club
The Birchleggings Club is thrilled to now offer our membership and extend a warm invitation to Kortelopet Tuje and Tretti Skiløpers—those who have completed the Kortelopet for the 20th or 30th time or more. In addition, we welcome “Combi” skiers whose combination of Korte and Birke finishes totals 20 or more!
Your Kortelopet registration status and bib assignments will continue as you have received up to the present, and you will now be able to join and participate in all Birchleggings Club events (including the annual awards breakfast), be recognized as a veteran skier, participate in our efforts to support the Birkie and the Birkie trail, and have a strong voice in the future of the American Birkebeiner.
Every Sunday following the American Birkebeiner® the Birchleggings Club hosts a breakfast for all its members and their families and friends. Tickets are available in advance online or at the door. If you are completing your 20th, 30th or 40th Birkie or Korte this year, CONGRATULATIONS on this accomplishment. New Birchleggers, new Korte 20-year+ and new “Combi” skiers will receive a free breakfast.
2025 Breakfast Details
Where: The Steakhouse Restaurant & Lodge (Hwy 27S in Hayward)
15860 T Bone Lane
Hayward, WI US 54843
When: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Recognition Items
In honor of their achievements, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation honors 20-year Birchlegger skiers with a plaque and special pin the year they complete their 20th Birkie; 30 and 40-year Birchlegger skiers receive special pins upon completion of these milestone, as well. Awards may be picked up at the Birchleggings Club Breakfast or at the Birkie Store in the Celebration Zone on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Come see the Birchleggings Club at the Birkie Expo! We will be hosting a booth at the Birkie Expo in the main gym of the high school. Please visit the club booth after you collect your race packet to say hi, pay your membership dues and find out about how you can participate in club activities. If you can spare an hour or two to help staff our booth please reach out to Jim Tenorio at TenorioJ@uwstout.edu to sign up for a shift.
