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ABSF Seeks Community Input on Telemark Property
Hayward, WI (November 6, 2020) The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), organizers of the American Birkebeiner, “Birkie,” cross-country ski race, have entered into a purchase agreement for the long-closed Telemark […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Plans for 2021 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Races
Birkie Week 2021 Slated for February 24–28, 2021 Hayward, WI (October 14, 2020) – After months of planning, and with the guidance of public health officials, today the American Birkebeiner […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Hosts 19th Annual Birkie Trail Run With Amplified Safety Enhancements and Protocols
Thankful for the Event, Enthusiastic Runners Embraced Safety Guidelines Cable, WI (September 26, 2020) – Spectacular autumn leaves and seasonal temps welcomed smiling runners and trekkers to the 19th Annual […]
Runners & Walkers Prepare to Channel Their Flannel at the Lumberjack 5K Run/Walk
New Location & Safety Procedures in Place for August 1, 2020, Event Hayward, WI (July 24, 2020) — With a nod toward the region’s deep-seated timber roots, runners and walkers […]
ABSF Seeks Idle Site Grant as Next Step in Telemark Property Purchase
ABSF & Town of Cable Collaborate on Idle Site Grant for Removal of Storied Telemark Lodge Hayward, WI (June 24, 2020) The year was 1973 when 35 skiers left Lumberjack […]
Birkie and Swix Launch 2021 Gear Bag
Gear Bags for Birkie, Korte, Prince Haakon skiers Available During Online Race Registration Hayward, Wis. (May 1, 2020) – Swix Sport USA and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) are […]
Fat Tire Beer and GORE Wear Raise Funds for the Birkie’s “Year of the Trail”
Two new Birkie sponsors bring their focus on public lands to support the American Birkebeiner Trail Hayward, Wis. (April 28, 2020) —Two new sponsors of the American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation […]
Free Birkie Entry with a Minimum $1,000 Purchase at Slumberland Furniture
For Birkie Ski, Run, or Bike Events* 2023 – 2024 Slumberland Furniture and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation again welcome you to this “homey” way to get a free entry […]
Schneeberger and Stelljes Top the Podium In the Big Fat 47K at 2020 Fat Bike Birkie
Navarro and Buchanan Take Top Honors in Half Fat 21K Hayward, WI (March 7, 2020) – It was a bright bluebird sky and sunshine-filled day at the 2020 Fat Bike […]
Yeaton and Dyrhaug Top the Podium in the 46th Slumberland American Birkebeiner
Skiers from 27 countries & 47 States Competed in the 46th Annual Race HAYWARD, WI (Feb. 22, 2020) – Cold overnight conditions and freshly groomed trails set the stage for […]
