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 Ticket to the Annual Birkie Bash: ($13 Value)
Thursday night of Birkie week, at The Steakhouse and Lodge in Hayward. Great food, Great friends.
Be a Birkie 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
** Email us if you want the Annual ABSF pin audun.mikkelson@birkie.com
