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Birkie Announces Skiers to Portray Inga and Warriors at 2023 Birkie

Hayward, WI (January 13, 2023) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is excited to announce the selection of another set of cross-country skiers portraying the two Birkebeiner Warriors, Torstein and Skervald, and Inga, mother of Prince Haakon for the 49th annual American Birkebeiner Ski Race. Here in Northern Wisconsin the late Tony Wise founded the […]

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Local Businesses to Provide Amenities at Mt. Telemark Village Outdoor Center

Hayward, WI (December 2, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has partnered with Backroads Coffee, Vibes Bakery, and New Moon Ski and Bike shop to provide amenities at the

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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Announces Trail Partnership with Trek Foundation

Hayward, WI (November 17, 2022) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has partnered with the Trek Foundation to develop 17 miles of mountain bike trails at Mt. Telemark Village. The Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village will feature more than ten miles of enduro and downhill style trails and up to eight miles of […]

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Runners Will Channel Their Flannel at the Lumberjack Run 5K

Be a Part of Hayward’s Legendary Timber Sports Summer Timber Celebration! With a nod toward Hayward’s deep-seated timber roots, runners and walkers will channel their flannel at the Birkie’s Lumberjack Run 5K, run/walk, on July 30, 2022. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has once again joined forces with the Lumberjack World Championships for this annual […]

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