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 sent to you directly from Ben Popp, ABSF Executive Director.
3. Park at the Birkie or Korte Start:
Get first choice and for only $200 before spots are made available to non-members, who pay $225 (space permitting).
4. Vote for the Board of Directors:
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation board governs race operations, influences Birkie trail development, and guides Foundation programs.
5. Become an ABSF Board Member:
Run for the ABSF board so that you can contribute your ideas, passion, and vision for the Birkie, work together with other like-minded Birkie supporters, and be part of the behind-the-scenes energy that drives the Birkie!
6. Attend the Annual Meeting of the Birkie as a voting member:
This ABSF event is held in early August at the Great Hall, at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Hear first-hand from the Birkie board on all facets of the ABSF, ask questions, and enjoy a great time with fellow Birkie supporters!
7. Get EXCLUSIVE discounts when you shop during 2 “Members Only” sales at the Birkie Store and online:
Save on all regularly priced merchandise, including a wide range of family and tech apparel, Birkie Beans coffee, gifts and more!
8. Official Membership Swag: The ABSF Leadership Level includes Birkie Beach Towel(s) ($23 value) Business Guardian and Leadership Levels include Birkie Poster ($20 value) .
Compliments of the Birkie! Enjoy your member’s-only Birkie swag to show off your support of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
9. FREE All Access Birkie Trail Ski Pass: ($90 value) or, Birkie Trail Ski Pass ($50 value) for ABSF Leadership Level or, ABSF Guardian Level membership respectively.
ABSF Leadership Level members get FREE All Access Birkie Ski Trail Pass which includes; early season skiing, artificial snow loops and the Regular Season Birkie Trail Ski Pass.
The All Access Birkie Trail Ski Pass runs from November 15, 2019 – March 31, 2020.
ABSF Guardian Level members get FREE Regular Season Birkie Trail Ski Pass.
The Regular Season Birkie Trail Ski Pass runs from December 1- 2019 – March 31, 2020.
10. 50% off Discount to the Annual Birkie Bash: ($12.50 Value)
Thursday night of Birkie week, at The Steakhouse & Lodge in Hayward. Great food, Great friends.
Be an ABSF Member!
You have several membership options for joining the ABSF, each with its own cost, benefits and perks. There are three membership types to choose from; Individual, Family or Business. Each type offers your choice of three levels; Birkie Leader, Birkie Guardian, or Birkie Supporter. Membership in the ABSF runs annually from April 1 – March 31. Look at the benefits below and choose the option that is best for you! Sign up Starting April 1, 2019!
* All ABSF memberships include a American Birkebeiner Trail Map ($3 value)and 2019-2020 Birkie static window cling for car, home, or office.
** Email audun.mikkelson@birkie.com if you want the Annual ABSF pin
30”x 60” “Birkie Members Only“ Beach Towel
“Members Only” Birkie Coaster Set
Regular Season Birkie Ski Trail Pass
All Access Birkie Trail Ski Pass
** Email us if you want the Annual ABSF pin audun.mikkelson@birkie.com
