Latest Birkie News — Ski Events
2023 Birkie Week Registration Opens
Click Here for 2023 Birkie Week Event Info » 2023 Birkie Week Results » Open Track Returns to Birkie Week Lineup Hayward, WI (May 3, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) opened registration for the 2023 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, and Open Track events on Monday, May 2, 2022. After a strong […]
47th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon 2021 Events Fast Approaching
Retooled Birkie Week 2021 Slated for February 24–28, 2021 Hayward, WI (February 15, 2021) – In just over a week, the 47th Slumberland American Birkebeiner (Birkie), Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon events will begin in Cable, WI. After months of planning, and with the guidance of health and medical professionals, and the Birkie medical director, the […]
Be a Part of the Fabric of Birkie Week 2018
ABSF Announces Annual T-Shirt Design Contest Hayward, Wis. (June 1, 2017) – Each year the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) sends out a call, far and wide, for Birkie fans to channel their inner artist in anticipation of the annual Birkie Official T-Shirt Design Contest. Aspiring artists have an opportunity to submit their original designs […]
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces 2017 Schedule of Events
America’s 2nd Largest Ski Race Moves to Friday Hayward, Wis. (March 18, 2016) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) board of directors today announced the 2017 American Birkebeiner schedule of events slated for February 23-26, 2017. North America’s largest cross-country ski race, the American Birkebeiner, is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017 with the […]
Official Birkie 2016 Poster and T-Shirt Design Contest Winners Announced
Official 2016 Event Poster and T-shirts Available Now Hayward, WI — Earlier this year, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), hosted design contests for the official Birkie 2016 event poster and t-shirt. The ABSF is pleased to announce the contest winners and to share their creative designs which will become the face of the 2016 […]
Birkie Virtual Race Bag—Better Than Ever
Win an Apple Watch, Tempur-Pedic Mattress, VIP Parking at Race Start, Training Consultation with Jessie Diggins, and More! In January, the Slumberland American Birkebeiner will send out its Virtual Race Bag (VRB) to all registered participants of the 2016 Birkie, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon events. What’s new this year? Plenty! For starters, Slumberland Furniture, the […]
Stay for the Sunday Ski Demo!
The Day after Birkie – February 21, 2016 At the Birkie “OO” Trailhead – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm The Slumberland American Birkebeiner’s Sunday On-Snow Ski Demo on February 21, 2016, the day after the big race, will celebrate its third year at the Birkie “OO” trailhead. Everyone from newbie skiers to elites can try […]
Job Opening: Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager
Job Title: Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager (BRM) Organization Summary: Birkie Enterprises (BE) is a retail sales partner of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) Location of Position: Hayward, WI Attributes Required: This position is responsible for all facets of the Birkie Enterprises retail operation. BRM must be self-motivated, outgoing, organized and structured. A passion for […]
Legacy of the American Birkebeiner Event Slated for August 12
Watch the livestream of tonight’s Legacy of the American Birkebeiner presentation by Tom Kelly, longtime friend and skiing historian. Click here to join the live stream at 7pm. Largest Ski Marathon in North America Announces Plans for Museum Tom Kelly: Legacy of the American Birkebeiner RSVP – Click Here. Hayward, WI (July 24, 2015) — Each […]
2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner Registration Opens Monday, May 4
SKI January 17, 2016 – Birkie Tour – Register HERE February 20, 2016 – Slumberland American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet or Prince Haakon – Register HERE RUN September 26, 2015 – Birkie Trail Run & Trek – Register HERE BIKE March 5, 2016 – Fat Bike Birkie – Register HERE LIVE! Live the Birkie Lifestyle All […]
