2017 Birkie – FasterSkier

Seeking Birkebeiner Warriors, Inga & Prince Haakon

American BirkebeinerNovember 7, 2017

(http://www.birkie.com/live/warriors-and-inga-contest. Interested parties may contact the Birkie office at 715-634-5025 or http://www.birkie.com/live/warriors-and-inga-contest Questions? Email birkie@birkie.com or call 715-634-5025. About the American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation and Birkie® Events Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is known for its signature American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon held each February. Today, the Birkie has grown to encompass a year- round lifestyle that provides healthy, active events for thousands of outdoor fitness enthusiasts...

General Opinion Racing

2017 American Birkie: An Experience I’ll Never Forget

Ian TovellMay 8, 2017

The following firsthand account was written by FasterSkier intern Ian Tovell, who attended this year’s American Birkebeiner in February, which was estimated 10,000 people coming out for a casual ski on a 5-kilometer loop, on-snow demos, live music, food and a beer garden. Photos from Ian, FasterSkier contributor Vince Rosetta, and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. *** The 2017 American Birkebeiner will be a race that no one will ever forget. It will be remembered for a tremendous...

General News Racing

Birkie Canceled; ‘BirkieStock 2017’ Offered as an Alternative

American BirkebeinerFebruary 24, 2017

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News Racing

Birkie Announces Weather-Related Course Change

FasterSkierFebruary 20, 2017

On Monday, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) recent above average temperatures, along with continued warm weather conditions and rain forecast for today.” “After this weekend’s warm weather, Lake Hayward is no longer a viable option for race week,” the press release stated. “As part of a normal race, skiers would ski across Lake Hayward before entering downtown Hayward. Without Lake Hayward, there is no longer a possibility of finishing races in downtown Hayward. Given this...

Other News

Kortelopet Moves to New Day with Help from Tourism Grant

American BirkebeinerFebruary 12, 2017

HAYWARD, Wis. (Feb. 9, 2017) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is racing into the new year with a marketing campaign aimed at promoting its Kortelopet (Korte) cross-country ski race and the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. With help from a $12,450 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation looks to increase participation in the 29 kilometer race slated for Feb. 23, 2018. This year’s...

General Interviews News

As Birkie Outgrows Its Britches, New Developments for America’s Biggest Ski Race

Vince RosettaJanuary 2, 2017

It has been an exciting 2016 for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). After a successful completion of the Tony Wise Museum in Hayward, Wis. Just like in previous years, the ABSF has been busy in the offseason, making improvements to the American Birkebeiner (including the 50-kilometer skate and 55 k classic marathons, set for Feb. 25, 2017) and its trail system. In mid-December, FasterSkier checked in with Ben Popp, ABSF executive director, on the phone to...

Other News

American Birkebeiner Registration to Close Thursday Night!

American BirkebeinerNovember 3, 2016

(Press release) Registration to Close 11:59pm, Thursday, November 3 The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 44th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” North America’s largest cross-country ski race, will close at 11:59pm, tonight, Thursday, November 3. The American Birkebeiner (55K classic/50K skate) race is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017; the Kortelopet (29K), North America’s second largest ski race, and Prince Haakon (15K), are slated for Friday, February 24, 2017. While both...

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Birkie Registration Opens May 2

American BirkebeinerMay 2, 2016

Birkie 2017 Event Registration Opens Today! Exciting New Schedule! Waves Fill Fast! Kortelopet & Slumberland American Birkebeiner Experience the New Start Line! Test Your Inner Warrior! Saturday, January 15, 2017 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie World’s Largest Fat Bike Race! Test Your Skill on the Rolling Hills! A Race Distance for Everyone!