Birkie News Archives for
WCCO looks into Northwoods Snowmaking at Mt. Telemark Village
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WPR features Birkie Author Jerome Poling
Author Jerome “Jerry” Poling was recently featured on Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss his latest book: American Birkebeiner- The Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon. “When you’ve done it once, you just want to come back and keep doing it as long as you possibly can,” Poling said on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” Listen to the story: Join […]
WI Nordic Winter Kickoff Livestream
In November 2024, Birkie & Ariens Nordic Center hosted a Winter Kickoff Livestream. This online event was well received with around 1,000 viewers between Facebook & YouTube and an engaged chat full of enthusiastic skiers. On Monday November 17th, we hosted the first WI Nordic Winter Kickoff Livestream. This program will followed a similar format to the event […]
Midwest Grilling Visits the Birkie
This episode of Maddog & Merrill’s Midwest Grilling first aired in March 2025 and has been making it’s way around midwest television stations ever since. It recently became available online. Just in time for the temperatures to drop. Check out a few recipes to accompany your Birkie fever.
Trails Need You! Come Volunteer!
Join us Wednesday nights on the Trek Trails powered by OTM! Thanks to everyone that has come to join us so far this summer. As we get into the fall, we need more hands to finish out some brand new trails before the first freeze. Details: A huge part of successful MTB systems is community […]
Proposed Disc Golf Course Preview – Oct. 4
Mt. Telemark Village has a proposal for a new Disc Golf course! The proposed course, designed by Dennis and Barb Blow, was set out this fall with small flags indicating the tee area and basket for each hole. On Saturday, October 4 at 1:30 pm there will be a walk through the proposed 18-hole course. This is your opportunity to see […]
A beautiful autumn weekend for the Rossignol Birkie Trail Run
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2025 Rossignol Birkie Trail Run brings competition and crowds to an autumn weekend in Cable, WI [Cable, WI, Sept. 29, 2025] – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) hosted the 2025 Rossignol Birkie Trail Run on Saturday, September 27. Over 900 racers, joggers and trekkers took on the Mt. Telemark Village and surrounding […]
Two Statues Honor Birkie Trail Designers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dedication of two statues Oct. 4 to honor American Birkebeiner Trail designers Former Olympic coaches Wiik, Hall mapped iconic Wisconsin route, beginning 50 years ago HAYWARD, Wis. — The 50-kilometer American Birkebeiner Trail through the hilly northwoods of Wisconsin is regarded as one of the finest cross-country ski trails in the world. […]
Ski de She Welcomes NY Times Best Selling Author Elyse Kopecky
9/22/2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hayward, WI – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is excited to open registration for the fourth annual Kari Traa Ski de She women’s camp & race weekend, an event for women to come together to expand their skills, build race confidence and connect with fellow female skiers. The camp […]
Join a Sun Day of Action on Friday, September 26th
Sun Day is a day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating the power of clean energy. The clean energy revolution is here. On Sep 21, that nation celebrate the progress we’ve made and push for more. We’re celebrating our SunDay on Friday, September 26th! Join us at Mt. Telemark Village for our Sun Day […]
Mt. Telemark Village hosts Chequamegon 40 Finish
An incredible weekend of riding in the Northwoods as thousands took on the Lifetime Chequamegon 40, one of the most celebrated off-road cycling races in the country. The drag race from Hayward to Cable ends at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Mt. Telemark Village, and the energy there was electric. Check out the roll-out from […]
Trek President John Burke joins NICA’s Cable Conquest at Mt. Telemark Village
(9/3/2025) – Cable, WI – The ABSF was excited once again host NICA’s Cable Conquest this past Labor Day weekend. Every year, the Wisconsin chapter of NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) takes over Mt. Telemark Village as youth racers take on the trails. We were also particularly honored to also host Trek Bicycle President John […]
Pioneer Midwest and Rex Wax Commit to Three Year Presenting Sponsor Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pioneer Midwest and Rex Wax Commit to Three Year Agreement as Presenting Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner Ski Race [Hayward, WI, July 21, 2025] – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) proudly announces that Pioneer Midwest and Rex Ski Wax have jointly committed to being the Presenting Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner […]
Rossignol signs on as Title Sponsor of the 2025 Birkie Trail Run
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Hayward, WI, July 15, 2025] – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is proud to announce Rossignol as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Birkie Trail Run. “Rossignol has enjoyed a long and meaningful partnership with the ABSF. To now be able to expand that as title sponsor of Birkie Trail Run and […]
Two Nominations for the Inaugural WI Gov. Outdoor Industry Awards
Both the American Birkebeiner and Mt. Telemark Village were nominated for Destination of the Year from the inaugural Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards. The awards ceremony was held Thursday, June 26 at the Governor’s Residence on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison. The event was hosted by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers along with Tourism […]
The Dusty Dutchman Reviews Mt. Telemark Village
In May, professional mountain biker and YouTube influencer The Dusty Dutchman hit the Trek Trails powered by OTM and took in the entire MTV experience, The MTV Hub building, Home Base at Mt. Telemark Village, River’s Eatery & Tilly’s pies in Cable. Check out his review!
SRAM EPIC Bike Fest Celebrates Northwoods Riding
SRAM EPIC Bike Fest Hosts the Midwest’s Premier Races on CAMBA & Mt. Telemark Village Trails Throughout Weekend Festival CABLE, WI (June 8, 2025) – A week of scattered rain showers and sunshine provided the perfect trai conditions for the EPIC Bike Fest Weekend in Cable, Wisconsin hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF or Birkie). […]
WCCO Previews EPIC Bike Fest
WCCO’s Derek James traveled from the Twin Cities on a rainy Tuesday to preview EPIC Bike Fest the following Friday – Sunday. He met with 2x EPIC Champion Daxton Mock along with Event Director Kristy Maki to preview the EPIC events coming to the CAMBA Trails and Mt. Telemark Village this weekend.
