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The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation want to know: “How Hard Do You Push Yourself and Your Gear?” FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST Post your favorite photos on Birkie Facebook and FITS® will pick the top three winners on October 30. Top three winners get a pair of FITS® socks (your choice) to get you to the Birkie and beyond no matter what type of beating you dish out!!
Registration for the 2014 Swix American Birkebeiner officially closed Tuesday at 2:00 pm (CST) as the Birkebeiner 50/54K and Kortelopet 23K events reached a combined total of 10,000 skiers and an historic new race cap. Another first, this is again the earliest in the 41-year history of the American Birkebeiner that registration for the Birkie and Korte has closed.
With the number of entrants nearly maxed out, registration for the 2014 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet ends Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Central time.
Birkie and Korte to Close Within Days: 85 Spots Left for 2014 Birkie
American BirkebeinerOctober 8, 2013
Get Info on 50 “Second Chance” Entries It’s here! We’re quickly counting down to the last 85 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet entries. (Like last year, the Prince Haakon 12K will remain open until those spots fill.) PLUS … get info below on 50 “Second Chance” entries through our “Skiers for Cures” charitable partner. Once again, JDRF will have these entries available to those who sign up to fundraise to help JDRF research and find a...
Idaho Masters Skiers, Montana State University’s Movement Science Lab is looking for Nordic skiers to participate in a research project this fall and winter. We are looking for Masters-level cross country skiers who fit the following criteria: 40-69 years old, male or female. Competitive cross-country skiers who plan on participating in the 2014 Boulder Mountain Tour. Interested in being part of a ground-breaking study on this unique population of athletes. The purpose of the project...
500 Birkie Spots Left, Plus ‘Second Chance’ Entries and Wave Closings Sept. 27
American BirkebeinerSeptember 26, 2013
More Wave Closings – Sept. 27 Only 500 Spots Left 50 “Second Chance” Entries And, More Wave Closings: 1:00 p.m., Sept 27 It looks like we’re there, the final countdown for the remaining registrations for Birkie 2014. We now have Click Here for information. Next Waves to Close: Sept. 27, at 1:00 p.m. Classic Waves: 1 and 5 Skate Wave: 5 The following waves, below, have already closed. Please look for continued updates on CLICK...
The Great NINJA Buff Fundraiser
FasterSkierSeptember 24, 2013
CANMORE, Alberta — Team Ninja is very proud to announce it has a new member: Buff Canada has come on as a huge sponsor for us and provided us with custom TEAM NINJA Buffs! We are very grateful for Peter Collins and Buff Canada’s incredible generosity. The Ninjas will be sporting our new Buffs while training and racing towards our Olympic dreams and you can do the same by getting your very own TEAM NINJA...
2013 CXC Coaches Conference Oct. 18-20
FasterSkierSeptember 9, 2013
Press release) This year’s CXC Coaches Conference will be focused on USSA Level 100 Coaches Certification and practical experience that a coach at any level can simply integrate into their training program. Coaches will be able to complete full certification during the weekend and receive certification license and a patch. Location Cable Community Center / County Highway M / Cable, WI 54821 / Map let us know.
Kelly Brush Century Ride Rolls on Saturday, Sept. 7
FasterSkierSeptember 3, 2013
Paralympic medalist to join the ride BURLINGTON, Vt. (September 3, 2013) Vermont’s largest charity ride, the Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycle and Walking Vacations, is set to roll on Saturday in Middlebury, Vt. Over 700 cyclists and handcyclists are expected to spin through the scenic Champlain Valley raising funds for adaptive athletes and ski racing safety. Among the riders will be 13-time Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell. He is the most decorated male...
USSA Coaches’ Symposium Registration Info
FasterSkierAugust 29, 2013
2013 National XC Coaches’ Education Symposium September, 27-29 2013 Begins: 1:00 PM, September 27 Ends: Noon, September 29 Location: Center of Excellence, Park City, UT Keynote Speakers: Guri K. Hetland Alberto Salazar Jack Roach
Even though it's a steamy 95 degrees here in Hayward, WI, this week, people are thinking snow and Birkie. Registrations are rolling in for the 2014 Swix American Birkebeiner on Feb 22. And, with 7,674 registered as of this afternoon, we are now starting to close in on the 10,300 cap.
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Register by Wednesday to Save on Birkie, Trail Run and Other Events
American BirkebeinerJuly 30, 2013
Birkie Trail Run, Relay, and Trek (Photo: Kelly Randolph) (Birkie press release) 11th Annual RUN, RELAY, and TREK RUN, RELAY, or TREK – THE BIRKIE TRAIL Sept. 21, 2013 – Hayward/Cable, WI What great weather for running in the Northwoods of Hayward and Cable, WI, right now! The Birkie ski trail is green and lush, and weather reports show temperatures settled in the mid 70s and 80s for the next couple of weeks. It’s a...
LAST DAY TO VOTE for the Official Birkie T-Shirt Design for 2014 Is the one you want to win the one that is winning??? Voting Ends at Midnight tonight – July 19
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Online Voting Starts TODAY on Birkie.com (Birkie.com for your favorite. The winner will be the Official 2014 Birkie T-Shirt you will be able to get online and at the Birkie Expo.
Post your photo on Birkie Facebook. The photo with the most Likes by Wed., June 26, wins …
( June 13-16: Worldloppet Annual General Meeting On June 13-16, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host delegates from all 16 nations of the Worldloppet Ski Federation at the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Hayward/Cable, Wisconsin. The American Birkebeiner will host both meetings and times to socialize at various venues in Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, including Lakewoods Resort and the Lumberjack Village. The Worldloppet Annual General Meeting is a time for ski marathon organizations to sit down...
JUST 4 DAYS LEFT to enter the annual Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest. See your design on the official 2014 Birkie T-shirt AND win a pair of Fischer skis, Free Birkie entry, and parking at the race start!