Base Camp
Community Center and Gateway to the Outdoors
A 12,000 square foot community center and gateway to the outdoors, the building features the Gantz Great Room, a Backroads Coffee Shop, New Moon Bike & Ski rentals and repairs, and the Tony Wise Museum. The Base Camp building is now under construction (see live image below) and slated to open summer 2024. The building is now over 70% funded – we need your help to get to get to the finish line! It takes a village to raise a village!
- Gantz Great Room – Jim and Jean Gantz
- Outdoor Patio – Carla Pardue
- Base Camp Entrance Lobby – Bob Maris and Jill Cederholm
Live Construction Updates
Make a Contribution
Ways to Give
- Make a donation online.
- Mail a check using these Offline Payment Instructions.
- Use a donor advised fund. Make your contribution payable to:
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation/Telemark
Our EIN is: 39-1503175
Our mailing address is:
ABSF/Telemark, PO Box 911, Hayward,
Wisconsin 54843.
Do you want to transfer stock, contribute an IRA distribution, learn about naming rights for a larger donation, or ask questions? Contact Louise Droessler or Ben Popp via the phone numbers or email addresses listed below.
Your support is truly appreciated. Please contact us with questions or comments.
Louise Droessler
Development Director
louise.droessler@birkie.com
608-843-8451
Ben Popp
Executive Director
ben.popp@birkie.com
715-558-3091