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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Bookkeeper/Finance Manager Job Opening
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is seeking a full time Bookkeeping/Accounting position that will be responsible to and directly supervised by the Executive Director. The Bookkeeper will keep a complete, accurate, and systematic set of records for all financial transactions carried out by the ABSF in a manner that will optimize ABSF’s efficiency, accuracy […]
Assistant Birkie Trail Manager Position
Love working outside? Want to live in Northern Wisconsin and work on the greatest trail system in the world?!?!? If so, keep reading! Job Title: Assistant Trail Manager (full time, year-round) Organization Summary: The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to promote and conduct the finest international cross-country ski competition […]

Job Opening: A.B.S.F. Development Director
Have a background in Development and interested in joining the Birkie Team? Job Title: A.B.S.F. Development Director Organization Summary: The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated, as reflected in the Birkie Mission Statement, to hosting one of the world’s best cross country ski events, the American Birkebeiner, maintaining one of the nation’s […]
Volunteer Work Days on the Birkie Trail
The Birkie Trail is always in need of work. The summer crew has been busy mowing, brushing and taking care of dead fall…now we need some help. After the large brushing project, recent wind storms and plenty of use, now we need to do some brush removal, tread repair, seeding, mulching and much more…and we […]

Job Opening: Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager
Job Title: Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager (BRM) Organization Summary: Birkie Enterprises (BE) is a retail sales partner of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) Location of Position: Hayward, WI Attributes Required: This position is responsible for all facets of the Birkie Enterprises retail operation. BRM must be self-motivated, outgoing, organized and structured. A passion for […]
2016 Annual Meeting Agenda
6:45p.m. Call to order >> Board President’s Remarks – Paul Eckerline >> Introduction of Board of Directors and Candidates – Paul Eckerline >> Treasurer’s Financial Update – Joe Timmerman >> Trail Update – Chris Campbell >> Worldloppet Update – Dennis Kruse >> Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner – Allison Slavick >> The Foundation […]
Birkie Bonus April 1st & 2nd
Get Your “BIRKIE BONUS” – Sign Up ONCE for 3-4 Birkie Events Two-Day Sign-Up Happens on APRIL 1-2 For those of you who already do more than one Birkie event, and for those of you who would like to branch out and try new things, welcome to the 2nd year of “Birkie Bonus”–a way to […]
Birkie Seeking Media/PR/Communications Director
The Birkie is adding to our team. Now accepting applications for a full time Media/PR/Communications Director. Find complete details here: POSITION DETAILS. Position based in Hayward Wi. Questions can be directed to Ben Popp | ben.popp@birkie.com

10 Reasons to do the 2015 Birkie Tour
Top 10 Reasons to ski the Birkie Tour this Sunday Jan 1810. Great views of the Namakagon River Valley atop the Birkie Ridge overlook 9. Sunny and 28, perfect skiing weather8. Fantastic food stops with superb volunteers keeping you going 7. Super cool long sleeve Birkie Tour T-shirt 6. Fantastic ski conditions provided by Chris and his […]