From Drammen to nearby Oslo, to a frigid and snowy biathlon weekend in Siberia, and Norwegian dominance and U.S. junior nationals – a lot of exciting racing this weekend, much of it with extra significance as the end of the season draws near.
Birkie More Popular Than Ever, Sells Out in Record Time
October 17, 2012 By Alex Matthews
Fewer Than 500 Spots Left for 2013 Birkie/Korte
October 12, 2012 By Alex Matthews
Birkie and Korte Close to Closing (Press release) This is a final announcement about registering for either the Birkebeiner or the Kortelopet races on February 23, 2013. There are now fewer than 500 spots left for these two races combined. [...]
Liebsch, Bender to Coach Birkie Masters Camp
July 13, 2012 By Alex Matthews
Train With Birkie Champions! Matt Liebsch & Jennie Bender July 27-29 in Seeley, Wis. (Just ten miles north of Hayward) Imagine how much your skiing will improve by spending a weekend dryland training with Birkie Champions Matt Liebsch and Jennie Bender at [...]
Birkie Puts Trailhead Proposal on Hold, Works with Telemark (Updated)
April 24, 2012 By Alex Matthews
(Note: On April 25, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced it issued a two-part plan to Telemark Properties and its lender to move forward in securing land access and use of its lodge facilities for Birkie events throughout the year.) [...]
Ski and Tea Women Jump Into Spring, Offer Training Tips
April 9, 2012 By Alex Matthews
That last ski of the season might not have set well this year. You weren’t exactly ready. Some places enjoyed sufficient snow dumpings this winter, but on the whole, it just wasn’t enough. It ended too soon. Certain parts of [...]
Ulvang Serves as MS Ambassador, Talks About Change
March 2, 2012 By Alex Matthews
All American Birkebeiner coverage is brought to you through the generous support of Concept2, makers of the SkiErg. Dr. Ian Duncan’s first phone call to Vegard Ulvang two years ago met a little dead air. It wasn’t that Ulvang, the executive director [...]
Freeman Done with U.S. Nationals, For Now
RUMFORD, Maine – Swirling around the Black Mountain venue was news that Justin Freeman was done. After 16 consecutive U.S. Cross Country Championships, including his recent appearance at this year’s nationals, the 35-year-old Olympian, national champion and brother of current [...]
2011 Masters World Cup – Epic Competition, Amazing Venue
March 15, 2011 By Inge Scheve
Long-distance classic races on March 11 wrapped up the racing action for the 2011 World Masters. The week was filled with impressive race performances and thrilling finishes on the world-class trail system at Sovereign Lake Nordic Center, Silver Star, BC.
Relay Day at Masters World Cup
March 10, 2011 By Topher Sabot, Editor
Glenn Bond Returns to Racing for Masters World Cup
February 15, 2011 By Inge Scheve
Those who have been around North American racing for a while will recall Glenn Bond, who raced full-time with the Canadian team from 1992 to 2002. Well, Bond is back. This serves as your warning.
Masters World Cup Preview – Part 2
February 10, 2011 By Inge Scheve
More than 1,200 racers from 28 countries are expected to compete at the 2011 Masters World Cup in March. What to do in Silver Star/Sovereign Lake and the Vernon, B.C., area when not skiing, waxing, racing or recovering? Bringing the family, and they’re not racing? No problem.
Masters World Cup Preview – Part 1
February 9, 2011 By Inge Scheve
Masters World Cup 2011 – what to expect in terms of courses, waxing, accommodations and
Deadline For Masters’ World Cup Fast Approaching
February 7, 2011 By Benjamin Kramer
New Vermont Club Team to Launch This Winter
November 7, 2010 By Nathaniel Herz
Fairbanks Tour de Ski: Every Stride Counts
October 28, 2010 By Inge Scheve
A mini tour is more than just three days of racing. The strategic and tactical elements require racers to pace for the whole tour starting with the first event. Every stride, every pole plant counts. That’s an important lesson, as the tour format gains hold on the FIS schedules.
Biathlon Championships Set to Blast Off in Maine
March 18, 2010 By Nathaniel Herz
You can always count on snow in northern Maine. Throw in skis and guns, and you’ve got a recipe for a pretty good week. Three days of racing kick off this morning at the North American Biathlon Championships in the [...]
1000 participants at the 30th Masters World Cup in Falun
March 11, 2010 By Topher Sabot, Editor
It was the 30th edition of the Cross-Country Masters World Cup for ladies and men, age groups 1-12, this is age 30 and above, in Falun, Sweden last week. Again, the competition for senior Cross-Country skiers from around the globe, [...]
