The Ski Strong Foundation is created in memory of Dave Landgraf, a Birkebeiner Founder, whose life was greatly affected by the wonderful sport of cross country skiing. He skied every Birkie from 1973-2011.
The Ski Strong Foundation is created in memory of Dave Landgraf, a Birkebeiner Founder, whose life was greatly affected by the wonderful sport of cross country skiing. He skied every Birkie from 1973-2011.
Enter for a Chance to Ski the Historic Re-Enactment of the Original Birkebeiner! (media@birkie.com or call 715-634-5025.
Press release) Greetings Again! Registration for the 2013 Birkie and Korte races is officially closed: Online Registration (and Fax) closed Monday at 3:00 p.m. (CST), October 15. Mailed Registrations postmarked October 15, 2012, will still be accepted and processed. The Prince Haakon 13K is still open, and you may continue to register online, and by fax and mail. Please note, too, as a follow-up to the final Birkie.com and Click Here to Register To Register for the Prince Haakon If you have additional...
Birkie Registration Has Hit 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap! Only 1,000 spots left, and Wave 4 Skate is now closed. (birkie@birkie.com or 715-634-5025 with any questions.
Press release) We’re now at 8,900 total skiers registered for the Birkie, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon races combined, to be held February 23, 2013. Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, click here.
(Press release) Enter for a Chance to Ski the Historic Re-Enactment of the Original Birkebeiner! This annual 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 40th annual American Birkebeiner ski race. Each year a trio is selected to ski the 54 kilometer journey from Cable to Hayward,...