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BirkieTour 2014 Attracted Many Skiers New to the Birkie Trail

American BirkebeinerJanuary 21, 2014

(Warriors and Inga were there. After weeks of deep freeze throughout the region, the milder temperatures plus bright, sunny skies made for a great day. See photos on Birkie Facebook and for a video, see below or Worldloppet credit. See Photos of the 2014 BirkieTour! Go to the Birkie Facebook page For more information about the event, please visit birkie@birkie.com. The BirkieTour is Presented by the Cabin Stop of Hayward and Brent Carlson, MD of Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine....

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Save the Date: Great Nordic Weekend in Park City Utah Feb 15-16

BrainspiralJanuary 15, 2014

Great week end of Nordic skiing in Park City: Sat feb 15th 10:00am: round valley round up (5, 20, 40k). You will ski right by USSA Center Of Excellence   http://utaholympiclegacy.com/pages/park-facts-history   You like numbers??? Final stage of Tour de Ski “Alpe Cermis”, also known as toughest worldcup stage: Start elevation: 870m, finish elevation: 1270m 9km total: 5.8k relatively flat and 3.7k up for elevation gain of 425m   UOP “king of the mountain”: Start...

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Canmore’s IPC World Cup Draws Rave Reviews

BrainspiralJanuary 2, 2014

CXC press release) The famed Canmore Nordic Center, the venue of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games Nordic events, and home to countless World Cups recently played host to yet another blockbuster event, when they welcomed the world for an IPC cross-country and biathlon World Cup. The setting is breathtaking, the competition even more so. Augusto “Goose” Perez spoke for everyone noting just how inspiring it was to compete and the fabled venue of Canmore, saying..”Canmore...

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Meet the 2014 Birkie Warriors and Inga

American BirkebeinerDecember 26, 2013

(Birkie Warriors & Inga page at Birkie.com. The roles of the two Warriors, Torstein and Skervald, will be played by long-time Birkie skiers and friends Ryan Harden and Erik Julsrud. These two historic warriors rescued Prince Haakon during the Norwegian Civil War in 1206. Jennifer Julsrun, Erik’s wife, another capable and passionate skier, will take on the role of Queen Inga from Varteig, mother of Prince Haakon, and a legendary figure in her own right....

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Large Field Attends Midwest Junior National Qualifier

BrainspiralDecember 23, 2013

(www.performancetiming.com/results.asp VIDEO www.i3.smugmug.com/Sports/Nordic-Skiing/Wausau-Dec2013   SUPPORT OUR SPORT John and Leslie Taylor have challenged CXC with a matching grant to develop and promote Nordic skiing for all ages and abilities in the Midwest. This is a 2:1 matching grant, so we need to raise $40,000 to leverage the $20,000 from our generous benefactors.This new donor opportunity provides a way for anyone to give back to our sport through CXC Programs. These CXC programs are the backbone...

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BirkieTour Set for Jan. 18, Sign Up by Jan. 4 to Save

American BirkebeinerDecember 20, 2013

Birkie press release) Sign Up NOW for the 2014 BirkieTour! Sign up by January 4 to Save $10 … PLUS Get Your Long-Sleeved T-Shirt, Guaranteed! * This year’s participants will be the first ones to ski a Birkie event that starts and finishes at the brand new Birkie Ridge trailhead!   THE BIRKIE TOUR IS PERFECT FOR … A Birkie skier looking for a long, supported training day A skier thinking about the Birkie event, but...

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Craftsbury Center Outdoor Demo Day Dec. 8

Craftsbury Outdoor CenterDecember 5, 2013

(annual Demo Day this Sunday, December 8th, from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Come check out new equipment from cross-country ski industry reps and retailers trailside! Right now we have 17k of our core trails open with natural snow cover, plus 2k of perfect conditions on the man-made loop. Whether you want to come enjoy first tracks of the season on your old faithful skis, or try out some of the latest ski technology, this Sunday at...

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Enjoy Vermont’s Historic Ski Culture at Catamount Trail Association’s 6th Annual Ladies Nordic Ski Expo

BrainspiralDecember 3, 2013

Women in the United States are starting to make a name for themselves in the Nordic skiing world. Last winter, two members of the US team took home the top honor at the Quebec World Cup Relays. This summer, Olympian Liz Stephen set a new course record at the Catamount Trail Association’s North Face Race to the Top of Vermont as she began her path to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The Catamount Trail Association is welcoming all women to join the Nordic ski world, whether to hone their skate technique, practice their tele turn, or simple learn to kick and glide, at the 6th Annual Ladies Nordic Ski Expo, happening this year on January 11th at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. The spectacular location draws participants to the event, and helps women of all ages find their niche within the Nordic skiing culture.

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Fat Bike Birkie Gears Up for Second Big Year

American BirkebeinerNovember 28, 2013

(CLICK HERE For Details and to Register Online (Register by Nov. 30 and Save $10) See All 141 Photos from the 2013 Event on Birkie Facebook Everything’s a go for the American Birkebeiner’s second annual FAT BIKE BIRKIE, presented by Freewheel Bike on March 8, 2014. Register by the next early fee deadline on November 30 to save $10 on your entry. The Birkie’s first-ever fat bike event last March was a huge success with...

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Alberta World Cup Academy Hosts Masters XC Ski Camps For All Levels

BrainspiralNovember 26, 2013

Registration is Open for The Masters XC Ski Camps December 19-22, 2013 at the Canmore Nordic Centre REGISTER REGISTER REGISTER Optimize your technique and learn from the best at the Canmore Masters XC Ski Camp. This Masters Camp is for all levels and ages of skiers – catering to novice, intermediate and advanced cross-country skiers. three Masters XC Ski Camps at the Canmore Nordic Centre – December 19-22, 2013. Coaching ratio is eight skiers per...

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North American Vasa Welcomes New Race Director

BrainspiralNovember 25, 2013

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.  (November 20,  2013) — The VASA Board has named Doug Dowdy the 2014 Race Director for the 38th Annual North American VASA Ski Races to be held February 8-9  on the VASA Trail in Traverse City, Michigan.  VASA President Pete LaPlaca announced today. As the new race director of the North American VASA, Dowdy has 26 years of experience in college athletics as well as a leadership role on the M-22 Challenge....

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10th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race Set for Nov. 24

BrainspiralNovember 12, 2013

The 10th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race is scheduled for Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Miller Middle School in Lake Katrine, NY (just outside Kingston, NY). There will be 3 races held starting with a 5K classic race at 12 noon, followed by a 2K novice freestyle at 12:30pm and ending with a 10K skate race at 1:15pm. In addition to individual age group awards there also is a high school team championship and an open team championship. Awards...

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Annual Birkie Warrior and Inga Contest Open for Entries

American BirkebeinerNovember 11, 2013

CLICK HERE TO ENTER The deadline for entires is November 30 Winning group will be announced on December 15 The Role of the Warriors and Inga at Birkie 2014 The group of three skiers selected will dress in authentic period clothing and ski on wooden skis to depict the historic event (see “A Brief History” below). They will also serve as ambassadors on the trail, encouraging skiers along the way. On race day the two Warriors...

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Annual Birkie Warrior + Inga Contest Open for Applications

American BirkebeinerNovember 11, 2013

Re-enact historic ski of the original “Birkebeiners” at this year’s Birkie!  The annual Birkie Warrior & Inga Contest is now open for entries! The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for three cross country skiers to depict the two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon, at this year’s 41st annual American Birkebeiner ski race. Each year a trio is selected to ski the 54 kilometer journey from Cable to Hayward,...

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Chocolate Milk named Official Refuel Beverage of WSJ-USA

BrainspiralNovember 11, 2013

PARK CITY, Utah (Nov. 11) — Women’s Ski Jumping USA athletes will be well prepared for the World Cup season and the Olympic Winter Games thanks to the exciting new support of the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), better known as the got chocolate milk? campaign. Chocolate milk has been named the Official Refuel Beverage of Women’s Ski Jumping USA, whose athletes will be featured in the new national BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK™ campaign, which debuts...

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