Birkie Week Events
Save the Date: February 21 – 25, 2024
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Race Tracking & Results
Track Your Skier With RTRT!
The 2023 Slumberland American Birkebeiner Live Results are available via web at https://rtrt.me/birkie23. Have a Smartphone? Download the RTRT.me Mobile App at https://rtrt.me/app/birkie23 and select the 2023 Birkie event. Participants, Family & Friends can all use Live Results to share in the excitement. On race day, spectators can get status of participants in real-time using the Live Tracker & Leaderboard. Details such as time, pace, position on the map and estimated finish will be instantly available! Sign-up now to have race progress posted automatically to your Twitter feeds! Live Email Notifications are also available.
Live Stream & Race Coverage
2023 Birkie Video Replay
2023 Korte Video Replay
Live Race Coverage
CXC & The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation are excited to offer a live streaming of the Slumberland American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet, free of cost.
Snowmobiles, equipped with cameras, will capture Kortelopet and Slumberland American Birkebeiner freestyle/skate elite skiers as they journey to the finish line on the snow-covered Main Street of Hayward, WI.
If video transmission issues occur, there will be a delayed broadcast of the programs.
Viewing Schedule:
- Kortelopet: Friday, February 24, live at 10:00am
- Slumberland American Birkebeiner: Saturday, February 25, live at 8:00am Live Race Coverage
Watch Online:
- livestream.com or
- The Birkie Facebook page @AmericanBirkebeiner or
- Birkie Trail & Race Cams on Birkie.com or
- Smart TV: Use the “livestream” app and search for Birkie… need help? Check this out
Radio
From pre-race Birkie stories, to exciting live coverage from Main Street, and celebratory post-race skier interviews, local radio stations will have the latest Birkie news:
Birkie Week Participant & Spectator Guides
Wax Policy & Services
Daily Wax Recommendations
Check here or visit the SWIX Booth
Daily Wax Recommendations
Check here or visit the START Expo Booth
Daily Wax Recommendations
Check here or visit the TOKO Expo Booth
Wax Recommendations and Service
Visit the New Moon website or Expo Booth
Race Wax Service
Check here or visit the Pioneer Midwest Expo Booth
Race Wax Service
Check here or visit the Gear West Expo Booth
ABSF Wax Policy
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has joined U.S. Ski and Snowboard in banning the use of fluorinated ski wax in competition beginning the 2020-2021 season. We encourage all competitors to abide by this policy for all events on the Birkie Trail and at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. All athletes are subject to random ski testing at events and penalties will apply to any US Ski and Snowboard licensed or citizen skier that is found to be non-compliant.
How to Clean Flouros from Skis
Cleaning Skis:
Wax, Scrape, & Brush 2-3 times with a F-Free glide wax.
Cleaning Tools:
Brushes – Vacuum bristles, spritz the bristles lightly with a base cleaner, and allow to dry.
Scrapers and other hard tools – Wipe clean with a base cleaner and allow to dry.
Work Space:
Vacuum and wipe down surfaces where skis and tools make contact.