Norwegian Birkebeiner – FasterSkier

A Tale of Two Birkies

Lumi ExperiencesFebruary 22, 2024

Most Birkie skiers are familiar with the legendary story of the original Norwegian Birkebeiners and how that inspired the famous cross country ski race in Norway, from Rena to Lillehammer; which in turn inspired the American Birkebeiner from Cable to Hayward. But what is the Norwegian Birkebeiner like today? I skied my first American and Norwegian Birkies last year and took away many impressions. “Wait, what?!” you ask. “Garrott, you lived in Hayward for 5...

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A Marathon of Ski Marathons: The Worldloppet

BrainspiralMay 2, 2016

FasterSkier contributor JoJo Baldus takes us through his whirlwind of Wordloppet experiences this past winter, sharing insider details only someone who actually raced each marathon event could understand.

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An Unlikely King: Ski Classics Champ Eliassen on the Secret to His Successful Rookie Season

Inge ScheveApril 21, 2015

FasterSkier tracked down Petter Eliassen, the 2014/2015 Swix Ski Classics overall winner in his rookie season, for an exclusive interview this month. The 29-year-old Norwegian happily shared everything from training and recovery tips, to advice on double poling.

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Eliassen Victorious in Birkebeiner Sans Kick Wax; Johaug Picks Up Win in First Try

Chelsea LittleMarch 22, 2015

It seemed crazy: the Norwegian Birkebeiner has almost 3,000 feet of total climbing. But double-poling is what Petter Eliassen trains for, so that's what he did- and he became the first man to win the legendary marathon without kickwax. Therese Johaug picked up a five-minute victory in the women's race.

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Norwegian Birkie: Rezac, Boner Take Final FIS Ski Classic Event

Inge ScheveMarch 19, 2011

Stanislav Rezac (CZE) edged out competitors in a thrilling sprint finish into Birkebeiner stadium, while Seraina Boner (SUI) wins with a comfortable margin of almost a minute.

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The Norwegian Birkie: Something You Just Have To Do

Inge ScheveMarch 18, 20113

Four XC Oregon skiers are capping their international marathon season with the Norwegian Birkebeiner on Saturday.

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A Week in Norway: Fischer and Swix Dealer Trip to World Championships

Matthew VoisinMarch 4, 2011

As a reward to the dealers who were able to sell the most Swix Triac poles and Fischer RCS Carbonlite boots a contest was organized; to the winners a trip to Norway. First a few days in Lillehammer then down to Oslo for the World Championships. Come on New Jersey On Monday the nine dealers from all over the United States were supposed to converge in Newark to catch the same flight to Oslo, Norway....

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2011 Norwegian Birkebeiner Sold Out in 18 Minutes

FasterSkierNovember 10, 2010

The popular Norwegian ski marathon, Birkebeinerrennet, was sold out in a record time of 18 minutes after the registration went online last week. The organizers had reserved a total of 16,000 start bibs and all of them were snapped up in just 18 minutes. The Birkebeinerrennet will take place on 19th March 2011. Never before has the race has been sold out so fast. The sharp increase in interest is even more dramatic looking back...