2025 Ski de She Registration Open!

	Now through August 15	August 16 through December 5	December 6 through January 16	January 17 and January 18
Ski de She CAMP *Race registration included	$350	$350	$350	$350
Ski de She RACE	$65	$75	$85	$95
Ski de She 5k or 10k RACE 18 & under on race day	$40	$40	$40	$50

Need to switch your race? To change your event/technique:

• Login to your RunSignUp profile.
• Scroll down to your event and click “Manage Registration”
• Click on “Transfer Event” (along either top or bottom menu)
• Select the event you want to transfer to and complete the registration

Registrations are non-transferable between participants.

Wax Policy

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has joined U.S. Ski and Snowboard in banning the use of fluorinated ski wax in competition beginning the 2020-2021 season.  We encourage all competitors to abide by this policy for all events on the Birkie Trail and at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.  All athletes are subject to random ski testing at events and penalties will apply to any US Ski and Snowboard licensed or citizen skier that is found to be non-compliant.

Protect Your Registration!

Registration insurance is available during registration. Find out more at RunSignUp.

Getting There

All of the camp activities and races will take place at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.  Arrive at the start from Telemark Rd – take Hwy M east from Cable, take a right (south) on Telemark Rd., and follow the signs to parking and/or bib pick-up.  Exit the start/finish area on McNaught Rd.  There is ample parking at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.

Parking

The Ski de She camp is a time to come together to learn more about cross country skiing, health, training, and community. This camp is reserved for women only.  All participants must be 18 years of age or older to register for the Ski de She Camp.

Example Camper Schedule – Ski de She 2024

Ski de She is proud to welcome Carrie Tollefson as our 2025 Keynote Presenter! Carrie Tollefson is an elite middle distance runner from St. Paul, Minnesota.

Carrie was born and raised in Dawson, Minnesota where she was a 13-time State Champion: eight in track and five in cross country. Her five cross country titles established a national record for most consecutive titles, which still stands to this day. Carrie attended Villanova University, where she was a 5-time NCAA Champion and the 1998 NCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the year. She was also the first person in NCAA history to win both the 3K and 5K titles.

In her post collegiate career, she was a three time national champion and after winning the 1500m trials in 2004, she represented the US in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Carrie was voted the Fourth Most Beautiful Athlete in the World by Sports Illustrated in 2006 and has graced the cover of numerous magazines, including Track & Field News, Running Times, and, most notably, five covers of Runner’s World.

Carrie has transformed her passion for sports into a powerful platform for inspiration and education. With a wealth of experience in competitive athletics, Carrie is not only a celebrated athlete but also works as a broadcaster, podcast host, emcee, dynamic speaker, coach, and advocate for healthy living. With her work on ESPN, NBC, and USATF.TV, she provides regular media coverage for New York Road Runners including the NYC Marathon and the NYC Half Marathon, and is also the main analyst on the Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and has covered the Tokyo Marathon. Along with that, she works the NCAA Cross Country, Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals and was a member of the broadcast team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Carrie is also the spokesperson and on-camera talent for Minnesota Grown, Blaze Credit Union, Wellbeats and is the National Fitness Director for Moms on the Run and host to the Carrie Tollefson Training Camp and other health related retreats.

We can’t wait to hear her insightful talk during out Ski de She camp!

Changes were made to the 2024 race schedule to accommodate low snow conditions. We’re working to determine the 2025 schedule now. Stay tuned!

Included in registration: Snacks, happy hour, and a participant gift!

After your race, stop by the post-race aid station for snacks and hydration to re-fuel. Come inside the Derksen Family Great Hall to warm-up with cocktails from Tattersall Distillery, served from 11:00-2:00pm.

2024 Ski de She Race Results»

2023 Ski de She Race Results »

30k Skate Race presented by Gearwest

Overall

The top three finishers will receive prize money, podium award, and flowers!

Prize money will be given for the 30K Gearwest skate race winners:

1^st Place: $1000
2^nd Place: $750
3^rd Place: $500
4^th Place: $250
5^th Place: $150

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

20k Classic Race

Overall

The top three finishers will receive a podium award and flowers!

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

10k Freestyle Race presented by Riverbrook Bike and Ski

Overall

The top three finishers will receive a podium award and flowers!

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 14&under, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5k Freestyle

Overall

The top three finishers will receive a podium award and flowers!

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 12&under, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Need a Refresher? 2024 Presentations

Check out the links below to reference the materials from some of our workshop leaders!

• It Takes a Village to Raise a Village
  • Presented by Louise Droessler, ABSF Development Director
• Changing the Clothing Game: Dressing for Distance
  • Presented by Abby Drach, Indura Athletic
• Gear for Every Wave
  • Presented by Nichole Bathe, Madshus US Race and Services Director
• Race Strategy for Every Age and Stage
  • Presented by Jennie Bender, Executive Director of Glacier Nordic
• Oh, the Places Skiing can take You!
  • Presented by Kim Rudd, Endurance Adventures
• Three Tiny Exercises Everyone Should Do (and why they are relevant to skiing!)
  • Presented by Dr. Cara Battles, Precision Performance Physical Therapy
• Fuel a Faster Ski
  • Presented by Julie Shobe MS RDN, Ultra Running Nutrition
• Mastering your Menopause
• Menopause Resource Guide 
  • Presented by Sara Larson, Menopause Life Coach
• Invest in Yourself, Stay in the Game
  • Keynote by Holly Brooks, Two-time Olympian & Holly Brooks LLC.
• The Growth Equation – Additional Resources

North Woods Getaway

Ski de She events start and finish at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead, located about 17 miles north of Hayward, WI, the “Gateway to the Historic Northwoods” in the town of Cable, WI. Within driving distance from Duluth, MN 1:30, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN 3:00, Madison, WI 4:50, and Chicago, IL 7:20.

Lodging Options

For more information, please visit our lodging page to view the different lodging options that are around the area.

Title Sponsor of the Ski de She Camp and Race

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Presenting Sponsors of the Ski de She Camp and Race

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2025 Supporting Sponsors of the Ski de She Camp and Race

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Be Part of the Birkie and the Markets We Serve!

Mike Brown
Interim Partnership Director
American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation
mike.brown@birkie.com