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American Birkebeiner aims to buy land, improve trail through capital campaign
Some of $2.3 million sought would secure 75 acres of Telemark property Tom Held Monday, November 03, 2014 8:19 AM The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has launched a capital […]
Birkie, Telemark, a Bridge and the Future
Hayward, WI–November 3, 2014 Dear Birkie Friends – Today begins a new chapter for the Birkie as we launch a campaign to ensure the future of the Birkie […]
2015 Fat Bike Birkie Attracting Record Field
National Championship Returns to the Birkie Trail HAYWARD, Wisconsin – The field limit for the third annual Fat Bike Birkie on March 7, 2015, has been bumped up to 750 […]
Your 2015 Birkie Health Survey with a Message from Kikkan Randall
Birkie Participants: make sure to check your inbox for a link to the survey. Thanks for your willingness to take the 2015 Birkie Health Survey and congratulations on your plans […]
Week 8: H is for Highs and Lows
Highs and lows are a big thing for ski racers. To keep myself sane, I often find myself trying to match a “high” to every “low” in a day. I […]
Week 7: G is for Gus Kaeding
This week I got the chance to interview Gus Kaeding, an old coach of mine as well as a past classic Birkie winner (the same year he beat Norweigan champion […]
Week 6: F is for Firetower Food Station
Instead of featuring an individual for this week’s Birkie Countdown, week 6 will highlight the famous Firetower Food Station. Located 150 yards from the highest elevation in the race, only […]
In Memory of Dave Nelson
October 9, 2014 –Hayward, WI The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is sad to inform you that Dave Nelson, our long-time friend, supporter, Birchlegger and board member, passed away peacefully yesterday […]
Just Over 500 Spots Left
Before Registration Closes for the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner! HAYWARD, Wisconsin (October 8, 2014) – It must be that crisp snap in the air and the first snowfall of the […]
Week 5: E is for Ernie St. Germaine
Ernie St. Germaine is a Birkie Legend and Founder. He has never missed a single racing of the Birkie, making his total race tally 41. And there is no stopping […]
