Saturday, January 24, 2026
Non-Competitive Tour
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
Skiers choose their own distance and pace at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Birkie Skate and Classic trails are marked for different distances, complete with open aid stations at Timber Trail, Fire Tower, and Boedecker. The Tour is perfect for skiers who aren’t interested in ski racing but love skiing, skiers who is unsure about entering a Birkie race, or someone who is looking to ski in a fun and safe environment.
| May 20 through October 16 | October 17 through December 11 | December 12 through January 22 | January 23 through January 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkie Tour | $50 | $65 | $75 | $85 |
Stay tuned for the 2026 swag announcement!
Protect your registration! Get reimbursed up to 100% on your registration if you can’t compete for a number of reasons. Protecht offers refund protection so you can insure your non-refundable registration fee in the case of injury, illness, or other unexpected events. Protecht can be purchased during your initial registration or up to five days after registration is completed.
Check in for the Birkie Tour at the Derksen Family Great Hall at American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, Wisconsin. Arrive at the start from Telemark Rd. Take Hwy M east from Cable for 2 miles, then take a right (south) on Telemark Rd. and follow the signs to parking and/or check-in.
The Birkie Tour will start and finish at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. You choose the distance you want to enjoy! Venture far or stay close by the Trailhead – you’ll have the option to ski Birkie Skate and Classic trails all the way to the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center at the Hwy OO Trailhead and back.
The course will be patrolled throughout the day by Birkie Tour Ambassadors. Ambassadors have years of combined Birkie Trail experience and are eager to share their knowledge of the Birkie trails and races. Ambassadors can also help you gain the perfect kick with their waxing expertise. Look for the white Ambassador bibs.
Your Tour will be supported with Aid Stations along the course at the Timber Trail cabin, Franzen Fire Tower cabin, and Mandli Boedecker Cabin. You’ll end your tour at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead for a meal in the Derksen Family Great Hall. Feel free to stop in the Derksen Family Great Hall at any time for water and UnTapped Fuel and Hydration!
UnTapped all natural gels, waffles, and hydration formulas provide athletes with sustained energy that is easily digestible, tastes great, and is free from the artificial flavors found in many popular energy products.
After your Tour, enjoy a lunch and drink inside the Derksen Family Great Hall. Enjoy beer from Earth Rider Brewery, the Official Beer of the Birkie!
Event photos provided by Once In A Blue Moon Studio – Kelly Randolph Photography.
View Birkie Tour photos here.
Learn more about Birkie partnerships by contacting Jen DeYoung at Jen.DeYoung@birkie.com.
