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Med Sleds Donated for Safety of Outdoor Enthusiasts
Hayward, WI, and the surrounding areas are a mecca for silent sports enthusiasts from all over the country, drawing thousands of adventurous spirits to enjoy the trails, lakes and rivers surrounding us. An estimated over 100,000 visitors to the area choose to spend time on the 100+ kilometer long American Birkebeiner (Birkie) Trail system. Both […]
First-Time Ever! Birkie Skiers Get Names on Bibs as Part of Membership & Early Race Registration
One Week Only – April 1, 2019 through April 7, 2019 Hayward, WI (March 29, 2019) – For the first-time ever, as part of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s (ABSF) annual membership drive, skiers who join the ABSF can register one month early for the 2020 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon races, and […]
Pond and Stelljes Top the Podium at 2019 Fat Bike Birkie 47K
Morse and Brandvold Take Top Honors in Chico 21K Hayward, WI (March 9, 2019) – It was a golden day at the 2019 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie, the world’s largest on-snow fat bike race, held at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead near Cable, Wisconsin. Nearly 1100 riders competed with riders hailing from 22 states and 3 […]
45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie Welcomes Riders to World’s Largest Fat Bike Race
Former Tour De France & World Tour Pro to Race the Fat Bike Birkie Hayward, WI (March 5, 2019) – With only days to go, on Saturday, March 9, 2019, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) will greet over one thousand fat bikers to Cable, Wisconsin to test their expertise and skill at the 45NRTH […]
Sonnesyn and Maifeld-Carucci Top the Podium in the 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner
Skiers from 23 countries & 49 States Participated in the 45th Annual Festivities HAYWARD, WI (Feb. 23, 2019) – Amidst a flurry of morning snow, skiers lined up at the start line of the 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski marathon. Alayna Sonnesyn, S. Londonderry, VT, and Akeo Maifeld-Carucci, Craftsbury Common, VT […]
2019 American Birkebeiner Elite Skiers to Watch
Birkie Skate Men Brian Gregg (USA) Team Gregg Olympian – 2014 3rd American Birkebeiner Freestyle (2012) Will be racing his 11th American Birkebeiner 20 U.S. Super Tour podiums, 5 wins NCAA All-American Bib # 22 Matt Liebsch (USA) 9 World Cup starts Champion – American Birkebeiner (2009) Will be racing his 15th American Birkebeiner Bib […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Honorary Race Starter – Olympian Kikkan Randall
Festival of Birkie Nordic Ski Events Begins in 8 Days Hayward, WI (February 13, 2019) – The 45th Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski race, is pleased to announce the honorary race starter for Birkie 2019. On Saturday, February 23, Kikkan Randall, five-time Olympian and PyeongChang gold medalist, will welcome, motivate, and […]
Bringing the Birkebeiner Legacy to Life at the Birkie
Descendants of Founding Birkie Skier Selected as 2019 Birkebeiner Warriors & Inga Hayward, WI (February 23, 2019) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the trio of cross-country skiers who will depict two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon. On February 23, 2019, William Andresen […]
Kikkan Randall, 5X Olympian & 2018 Gold Medalist, to Lead Fast and Female Champ Chat at Birkie 2019
Hayward, WI (February 7, 2019) – Who can forget the magic of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics when Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins won the hearts of the nation as they skied their way to a gold medal in the team sprint freestyle cross-country ski race. And, it’s not every day that girls have opportunity to […]
Registration for the 45th American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race to Close This Week!
“Birkie” is North America’s Largest Cross-Country Ski Race & the Greatest Show on Snow! Hayward, Wisconsin (December 19, 2018) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” North America’s largest cross-country ski race, will close at 11:59pm, Thursday, December 20, 2018, as the race has […]
