We are now in full race prep mode. The trail has been completely patched and reinforced with snow for it's entire length as of today. The trail is in very good condition with 3"-6" of solid base. The patching was mostly digs from track setting and low snow on the edges under pine trees. It is now snowing in Hayward and this new snow will now make all the repairs perfect! We will be grooming over the next three days on course, but we will not set track any where except around "OO". Wednesday night the snow will be put down on Main Street in Hayward.
What ever you have heard, this is fact, the trail is in very good to excellent condition for it's entire length. Very few thin spots and all South facing slopes have very good coverage. There is enough snow for Main Street in Hayward, Lake Hayward has the best ribbon of snow in 5 years, the road crossings have plenty of extra snow, and the Start is completely covered!! Race ON!!!
The closures of the trail system for race grooming will be as follows:
The first 2.5k of the skate trail and the first 1.5k of classic trail is always closed (this means the start area), As of Noon on Friday, the Classic Trail is closed!!! The entire system will then close at 5pm on Friday. Please respect these closings as we need the tilled product to set up for 9500 skiers on Saturday. The loops at "OO" are open for skiing and ski testing.
If you aren't skiing an event, then come on out and watch one!!
Get outside and enjoy Winter!!
Grooming the Birkie Start on Monday, Feb 20. Yes, you're looking at the full 54K/50K Birkie just five days from now!
Friday, February 10, 2012. 3-4" of fresh snow across the Birkie Trail system. The new "Birchleggings Hut" at Mosquito Brook as preparations continue for tomorrow's Pre-Birkie. Race On!!!
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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.)
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.
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
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