Become a Birkebeiner & Join the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Membership Program!
Membership is an Avenue for Lasting Change
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a 501(C)(3) that promotes health and wellness through year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. Becoming a member of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is your chance to ensure future generations have the opportunity to Become a Birkebeiner.
As a member of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) your support allows us to continue stewarding the Birkie Trail System, offering Birkie Trail Kids youth programming, Birkie One Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusivity (DEAI) initiatives, Birkie Green sustainability projects, and continued program development.
Through the support of your membership, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation can create opportunities for people to challenge themselves outside, creating memories that shape their lives and their communities.
2023-2024 ABSF Membership Year Runs from April 10, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Email louise.droessler@birkie.com if you want the Annual ABSF pin. The 2024 Annual ABSF pins will be mailed after November 1, 2023.
Membership Levels
When you join the ABSF, you have three membership options available to suit your personal needs – Individual, Family or Business. Each membership option also offers three levels – Birkie Leader, Birkie Guardian, or Birkie Supporter. Take a look at the levels below and choose the option that is best for you!
Race registration with membership opens on April 10, 2023, membership only registrations opens on April 17!
Birkie Leader | Birkie Guardian | Birkie Supporter |
INDIVIDUAL$220 | INDIVIDUAL$95 | INDIVIDUAL$60 |
| Outdoor Wall Thermometer Member Ball Cap All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (2) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) | Member Ball Cap All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (2) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) | All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (2) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) |
FAMILY$350 | FAMILY$190 | FAMILY$140 |
| Outdoor Wall Thermometer Member Ball Cap (2) All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (4) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) | Member Ball Cap (2) All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (4) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) | All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (4) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bibs (with early registration) |
BUSINESS$350 | BUSINESS$190 | BUSINESS$90 |
| Outdoor Wall Thermometer Member Ball Cap (2) All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (2) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) Annual Birkie Poster | Member Ball Cap (2) All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (4) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) Annual Birkie Poster | All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (4) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) Annual Birkie Poster |
YOUNG ADULT |
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| All Weather Equipment Labels/Name Tags (2) 2023-2024 Birkie Member Window Cling Personalized Bib (with early registration) |
*Family Membership includes up to 2 adults & dependent children under age 18 at the same household.
Birkie Trail passes are separated from each membership level to allow you to customize your preferred membership and trail pass combination. When you join the ABSF you can choose not only your membership level, but also whichever Birkie Trail pass type works best for you (regular season, All-Access snow pass, or perhaps no pass at all). What Birkie Trail pass makes sense for one member may not be what works best for another. So, if you want to join the ABSF with a Leader Membership with an All-Access snow pass, or a Guardian Membership with a regular season pass – no problem, you choose what works best for you!
Top Reasons to Become a Member!
1. Support the Mission of the American Birkebeiner:
- To promote and conduct the finest international cross-country ski competition and healthy active outdoor lifestyle events
- To serve as good stewards of the American Birkebeiner Trail
- To support healthy and active lifestyles among people of all ages and abilities
2. Get Exclusive Email Updates from Ben Popp:
The Members-Only “Ben’s Insider Scoop” is a monthly email with Ben Popp, ABSF Executive Director. It will be emailed to you directly, along with the most recent Board of Directors meeting minutes, to keep you informed!
3. Park at the Birkie or Korte Start and Park at the Finish VIP Experience.
Get the first chance to secure coveted Park at the Start/Finish VIP access before these limited spots are made available to non-members.
4. Show your ABSF member pride by wearing your own personalized Birkie, Korte or Prince Haakon race bib:
Renew or become a 2023-2024 ABSF Member and register for the American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, or Open Track event from April 10 to 16, 2023 and we’ll print your first & last name on your race day bib! *If you change your race, technique or wave after May 15, you will no longer receive a custom bib.
5. Run for the ABSF Board of Directors, vote in the annual election, attend the Annual Meeting of the ABSF, be asked to be a part of your opinion matters opportunities:
Run for the ABSF board so that you can share your ideas, passion, and vision with the ABSF. Be a part of the energy that drives the Birkie! Join us at the ABSF Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 4:00pm OO Johnson Family Outdoor Center and hear from the ABSF board about future Birkie plans, and enjoy a great time with fellow ABSF members! Be asked to be included in “Your Opinion Matters” survey and opinion groups throughout the year to help inform Foundation decision making.
6. Get EXCLUSIVE discounts in the Birkie Store when you shop during “Members Only” sale:
Save 25% on all regularly priced merchandise at the Member Only Sale July 7-11! Get your Birkie on with a wide range of family and tech apparel, gifts, and more! Some exclusions may apply.
7. Birkie Swag … Compliments of the Birkie!
Become an ABSF member and you’ll receive Birkie SWAG like our exclusive Members Only Birkie window clings, hats, all-weather name tags, posters, and more!
8. Get First access to the Annual Birkie Bash tickets:
The Birkie Bash is a homecoming of Birkie friends, new and old, held on Thursday night of Birkie week, at The Steakhouse & Lodge in Hayward. Great food, Great music and Great friends. In 2024 special guest Jessie Diggins will be in attendance!
ABSF Member Window Cling & Baseball Cap
