The lighted loops at "OO" had the skate lanes combed this morning. The South trails had the skate lane combed to Mosquito Brook Rd. this morning The Skate and Classic Trails had the skate lane combed from "OO" to the Korteloppet cut off at Timber Trail food station. This is about 51k of new comb as of Saturday morning.
We are not resetting track at this point. The track is solid and well formed. You may want to get out your klister as the days warm and everything softens.
We are working on a lot of race prep and shoring up low areas of snow base on South facing hills. This means that you may encounter snow piles here and there on the South end as we work at night and early AM hours. It also means that we sometimes wipe out track in these patch areas.
We will keep at least 15-20 k around "OO" groomed or scratched so that the skiing is very good. We will not be regrooming the entire system until either we get snow or the temps stay below freezing during the days.
The South skate trail does have a couple of South facing hills that will open up over the weekend. They are both in the 30 and 31k area. These will be repaired on Tuesday once it gets cold and stays below freezing during the days.
Get outside and enjoy Winter!!
Snow "ribbon" plowed on Lake Hayward. This protects the snow if water gets on the Lake. The ribbon will be spread and groomed for the race.
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Thanks to our newest Birkie Trail Friends, Kevin McKown and Nancy Fuller, Madison, WI..
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation maintains 88 kilometers of trail including the Birkie, Birkie Classic, lighted loops and portions of the Korte trail at an annual cost of over $140,000.
The Birkie trail was built for all cross-country skiers, hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers. Donations to help cover the annual maintenance costs are welcome. You can help with a personal donation which is tax deductible.
Sponsoring a K-marker as a Birkie Trail Friend is another way to help us maintain the trail. Again, all trail donations are tax deductible and all donations will be solely used to maintain the Birkie Trail system.
Please consider supporting the maintenance of the Birkie Trail. All you need do is mail your donation check payable to "ABSF" to:
ABSF
PO Box 911
Hayward WI 54843
Add a note that it’s for the Trail Fund.
Thanks for your consideration!
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1999 Pisten Bully 100 Groomer For Sale
The following guide makes it easier for new skiers to see where each trailhead or landmark is on the map to the left. (Download larger version of PFD map below.)
Progress on the New Birkie Trail Warming Cabin at Mosquito Brook - Friday, January 6.
Inside the new Mosquito Brook warming building - January 26, 2012.
Annual trail passes are available at local ski shops and at the Birkie office, as well as at all trail heads. Please help us take care of this great trail system.
Become a Birkie Trail Friend and sponsor a K on the trail. Your contribution is tax deductible. More info is available on this website or by calling the Birkie office at 715-634-5025.
Let us know if you encounter any trail problems when you next visit the great Birkie Trail system. Also contact us at ned@birkie.com if you would like to receive notices of trail work days.
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The Birkie Honor Wall was dedicated on Saturday, March 5, 2011. This is your chance to permanently recognize current and past Birkie Trail users!
