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The Pros & Cons of League-wide Wax Protocols: the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League

Rachel PerkinsJune 6, 2022

In case you missed it, here’s part 1 and part 2 of this series, in which industry representatives and expert ski technicians discuss ski performance theory and what impact a single-wax policy may have on competitive skiing. What goes on inside the wax cabins and trucks at high-level competitions from the SuperTour to the World Cup seems, in equal parts, expertise, artistry, and alchemy. And, for those looking to understand to which conditions their pair...

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The Future in Birkieland: A Q & A with ABSF Executive Director Ben Popp

Ben TheyerlApril 26, 2022

A look at what’s ahead for the Birkebeiner, and its former home at the Telemark Lodge. When I reached out to American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) Executive Director Ben Popp before Christmas to set-up an interview discussing the Birkie’s plans for the now-defunct Telemark Lodge property, he was already putting plans into action. An interview would have to wait until after the holidays, because that weekend ,the Birkie was hosting a SuperTour race which would...

Sponsored: Steve Morales Talks the Early Days of Skiing, The Birkie and Having A Ski Shop in Hayward

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ABSF Announces Groundbreaking of New Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center

Alex KochonMay 28, 2018

(Press release) 2500 Donors from 37 states & Canada Help ABSF to Reach Capital Campaign Goals Hayward, WI (May 25, 2018) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has been enhancing the quality of lives for nearly half a century. For generations, ABSF events and the award-winning Birkie Trail system have been motivating adventurous spirits to embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle. In support of providing the infrastructure, spaces, and places to keep that spirit alive,...

General Lifestyle Racing Regional / Local

2018 Birkie: A Newbie’s Tale

FasterSkierMarch 6, 2018

The following was written by Katie Miller, a former University of New Hampshire (UNH) ski racer who recently completed her first American Birkebeiner and 50-kilometer ski marathon, after registering for the race last year. That race was canceled due to low snow, but Miller returned for

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BirkieFest 2017 Draws 10,000 Skiers after Cancellation of Iconic Race

American BirkebeinerFebruary 26, 2017

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17 Questions for 2017: Ben Loomis

BrainspiralNovember 3, 2016

A silver medalist at 2016 Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, 18-year-old Ben Loomis was named this year to the U.S. National Team for nordic combined.

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Record Number of Riders Compete in 2016 Fat Bike Birkie

American BirkebeinerMarch 7, 2016

Record Number of Riders Compete in 2016 Fat Bike Birkie Ross & Rinehart Repeat & Three-Peat on the Podium! CABLE, Wis. (March 5, 2015) – It was a glorious, 28º degree day in Cable, Wisconsin for the 4th annual 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie Presented by Freewheel Bike. The finish of the 2016 47K race was akin to an instant replay from 2015. Will Ross, 2016 champion, repeated his first place 2015 finish, and Jenna Rinehart three-peated...

Racing US Ski Team

Tiger Takes the Birkie: USSA CEO Wowed by America’s Biggest Ski Race

Chelsea LittleFebruary 24, 2016

USSA CEO Tiger Shaw had never done a cross-country ski race before. But he went to Hayward, Wisconsin, for the American Birkebeiner, where he raced from Wave 9. "You can see that it’s really part of people’s lives,” he said of the event. Shaw highlighted how USSA is trying to work with regional divisions and provide more services to the nordic world.

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After Mid-Season Reset, Caitlin Gregg Racing for Birkie History

Chelsea LittleFebruary 18, 2016

Caitlin Gregg didn't feel like herself when she started out the season on the World Cup, so after pushing through the Tour de Ski she came home. Now she's shooting to win the American Birkebeiner for the fourth time and set a new record as the all-time winningest athlete in race history.

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Birkie Seeks Volunteers

American BirkebeinerJanuary 9, 2016

www.birkie.com/volunteer, choose the event they wish to volunteer for, choose the date, time, and shift location they wish to support with their time and energy. For additional information, email the ABSF at birkie@birkie.com, or call the ABSF office at (715) 634-5025. About the American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation and Birkie® Events Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), a 501(c)(3) organization, is known for its signature American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon held each...

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Birkie Announces 2016 Poster and T-Shirt Design Contest Winners

American BirkebeinerDecember 14, 2015

Official 2016 Event Poster and T-shirts Available Now HAYWARD, Wis. — Earlier this year, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), hosted design contests for the official Birkie 2016 event poster and t-shirt. The ABSF is pleased to announce the contest winners and to share their creative designs which will become the face of the 2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski race. Winner of the first official Birkie poster design contest is Christopher Schmidt of Minneapolis, MN. Schmidt’s...

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14th Birkie Trail Run & Trek on Sept. 26

American BirkebeinerSeptember 23, 2015

Birkie Trail Run & Trek Kicks off this Saturday on the Legendary Birkie Trail One day. Eight events. Introducing NEW Ultra 100K Marathon! Hayward, WI (September 22) — The 14th annual American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation® (ABSF) Birkie Trail Run & Trek, Presented by Salomon, will be held on the iconic Birkie Trail this Saturday, September 26th. From the challenge and intensity of a new 100K Ultra Marathon to the fun of a 5k run/walk, an...

General Lifestyle

Love and Marriage for Several U.S., Canadian Skiers

BrainspiralJuly 27, 2015

Who got married and when? (Most) everything you need to know about several U.S. and Canadian skiers that tied the knot this month.

General Masters Racing

2015 American Birkebeiner Preview: Bridges, Brooks and More

Vince RosettaFebruary 20, 2015

There will be several things to keep an eye on during this year's 42nd American Birkebeiner, including top competitors, like two-time U.S. Olympian Holly Brooks, and a brand-new bridge just a few kilometers from the finish. Watch it live and follow our post-race coverage.

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IPC World Champs Return to U.S., Cable to Host at Telemark

Alex KochonOctober 3, 2014

The U.S. is hosting world championships this year -- specifically, Cable, Wis., where the American Birkebeiner starts annually, is gearing up to be the site of the 2015 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championships from Jan. 22-Feb. 1.

General News

‘Midwest Might Not be the Most Sexy Training Site’ But It’s Got the Athletes, Says New CXC Team Coach Keller

Alex KochonSeptember 24, 20141

You might say the CXC Team is rebuilding, but that wouldn't sum up what's entirely going on. "All the coaches agreed, the team needs to get back to the roots of developing athletes," executive director Yuriy Gusev said. A new head coach, Andy Keller, has been tasked with leading that effort.

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NDC Thunder Bay Returns to Birkie Land for Hayward Camp

BrainspiralSeptember 5, 2014

The National Development Centre of Thunder Bay made its way south for its final dryland camp of the year. From Aug. 16 to 27, NDC Thunder Bay athletes could be found rolling along the roads near Hayward, Wis. "There was a nice variety of terrain so we could concentrate on exactly the technique and training aspect we were focusing on for any particular training session,” coach Timo Puiras explains.

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Fat Bike Birkie Named the U.S. National Fat Bike Championship

American BirkebeinerJanuary 30, 2014

(CLICK HERE For Details and to Register The Fat Bike Birkie is a once-a-year chance to ride a fat bike on the world-famous, snow-covered, and beautifully groomed American Birkebeiner Trail system. With distances of 47K or 20K, this is a great event for all abilities. The trail is wide enough to accommodate both expert riders and newcomers to fat biking. The challenging hills of the Birkie Trail will test expert riders for endurance on the...

Continental Cup General Regional / Local

The 12: Central Cross Country

Alex KochonSeptember 2, 2013

With a new head coach at the helm and a couple new athletes, CXC is rebuilding while setting tangible goals for the season ahead. "I think at first, they were skeptical to listen to me because they've heard this before and results have ebbed and flowed," Bill Pierce says. "But I think they’re willing to give it a chance."

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