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2015 Birkie Tour Weekend Recap
Birkie Tour Caps Successful Weekend HAYWARD, Wis. (Jan. 18, 2015) – Over 740 skiers enjoyed the March-like weather of the 6th annual Birkie Tour. This year’s event started at the […]
Week 19: Ski like a Cane
I had the awesome opportunity to talk to Superintendent of the Hayward school District Craig Olson about his initiative in the Hayward community to do all activities Like a Cane. […]

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. […]
Week 18: R is for Rest day and Rivers Eatery
After a long day of sprinting yesterday, I’m excited to have this rest day between race days to recuperate, and also write about my favorite pizza place around, the Rivers […]

Birkie Tour Update
Wowza! The Birkie Tour is more popular than ever! With a little under two weeks before the event (11 days to be exact, but who’s counting) we’re making a couple […]
12 Reasons Why YOU Should Catch Birkie Fever with the Bike Doc!!
Greetings Birkie Friends – We’re just 4 days out from a fun night of talking Birkie at the Bike Doc in Dousman. Join us on […]
Week 17: Q is for Quotes
I’d like to pretend that my Thursday post on quotes was intentionally coincided with “throw back Thursday.” Yet the reality of the situation is yesterday was a very busy day […]

Marathon Racing with Holly Brooks
Dear Birkie Skiers & Enthusiasts, Happy New Years! Where did 2014 go? The Sochi Olympics came and went and 2015 is right around the corner. I don’t know about you […]
Happy New Year from the Birkie!
2014 comes to a close tomorrow – What an amazing year – this one will go in the record books for the ABSF! After one of the most challenging American Birkebeiner […]
Week 16: P is for Ben Popp and the Permanent Start
Merry Christmas Eve Birkie skiers! I’m writing this snuggled up next to our cat and Christmas tree, and even though there isn’t any real snow on the ground at my […]