January 16-18, 2026
Women's Ski Camp & 30K, 20K, 10K or 5K Races
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
Ski de She is a time for women to come together to expand their skills, build race confidence, and connect with fellow female skiers. Choose to attend our 3-day camp or compete in the race – you’ll have an inspiring experience no matter which one you choose!
Ski with friends. Ski for health. Ski with confidence.
Price Increase: 12/5/2025
Are you looking to take your skate skiing to the next level? Registration open to all women- you do not have to be a participant of the camp or race to take advantage of this opportunity!
This lesson is open to all women, whether you’re attending the camp, racing, or just want to improve your technique. Expert coaches will cover advanced techniques such as V1, V2, climbing, and skiing efficiency to help you ski faster, with less effort and more confidence. More information will be available when the snow flies!
Limited to 150 women!
Female skiers will gain confidence on and off skis through workshops led by outdoor industry professionals; wax clinics; ski race; recovery yoga; and post-race party & happy hour.
Keynote Speaker Elyse Kopecky is a three-time New York Times best-selling author, educator and inspirational speaker with a passion for redefining how we fuel our bodies.
Attendees must be 16 years or older.
Ski de She Camp is limited to 150 women – don’t wait to register!
A women-only race is the perfect place to build your race confidence in an encouraging and competitive environment! All participants must be 13 years of age or older on race day to register for the 20K or 30K.
Choose your distance:
| September 18 through December 4 | December 5 through January 15 | January 16 and January 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski de She CAMP *Race registration included | $415 | $415 | $415 |
| Ski de She RACE | $75 | $85 | $95 |
Need to switch your race? To change your event/technique:
Registrations are non-transferable between participants.
All camp participants will receive a Kari Traa base layer, tote bag and notebook!
In true ‘camp’ fashion, we’re bring arts & crafts to this year’s event! Campers will have the opportunity to create motivational necklaces as keep sake and constant mantra reminder when out on the trails.
Stay tuned for the reveal of the 2026 race swag!
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.
Elyse Kopecky is a three-time New York Times best-selling author, educator and inspirational speaker with a passion for redefining how we fuel our bodies. A former Division I cross-country and track athlete at UNC Chapel Hill, Elyse began her career with Nike Running before heading abroad, where she studied cooking in kitchens across Europe, Africa and Asia. This experience reshaped her approach to nutrition and sparked a lifelong commitment away from the constraints of U.S. diet culture to real, nourishing food.
Elyse is the co-author, alongside four-time Olympian and NYC Marathon Champion Shalane Flanagan, of the Run Fast. Eat Slow. cookbook series. These bestselling books blend her culinary expertise with her belief that learning to cook is one of the most powerful tools for improving both health and happiness.
Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Outside Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Women’s Running, People and ESPN and on Good Morning America, TODAY, CBS, and NBC News. Through her writing and speaking, Elyse shares the story behind transforming Shalane’s nutrition to help her become the first American woman in 40 years to win the NYC Marathon. She also dives into topics like the harm of restrictive diet trends, the importance of fats, her philosophy of “indulgent nourishment,” strategies for tackling the sugar epidemic and fueling young athletes.
The 2026 Ski de She Camp will include:
Need we say more?
Test your endurance against a competitive field of women. The Gear West 30K Skate Race is tailored to both experienced racers & those who want to build their distance racing confidence.
Take your classic skiing to the next level! Whether you want to challenge yourself in a new way, or just enjoy the trail and camaraderie, the Finn Sisu 20K Classic Race is for you.
The Riverbrook 10K Freestyle Race is a great option for women who are new to the racing scene and want to give racing a try in an encouraging, all-women setting.
The Rex Wax 5K Freestyle Race is a great option for women who are at a beginner level and want to start with the basics and have a great time learning!
2026 Courses: with any luck, we will be on the original Ski de She courses. Expect course maps in this winter.
Example contingency course from 2025 is pictured below. Updated course maps released when the snow is on the ground!
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.
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 require 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.
Event photos provided by Once In A Blue Moon Studio – Kelly Randolph Photography. View Ski de She photos here. >>
All of the camp activities and races will take place at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Arrive at the start from Telemark Rd – take Hwy M east from Cable, take a right (south) on Telemark Rd., and follow the signs to parking and/or bib pick-up. There is ample parking at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.
Lodging is not included in your camp registration. Please consider these Mt. Telemark Village partners for lodging options.
Ski de She events start and finish at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead, located about 17 miles north of Hayward, WI, the “Gateway to the Historic Northwoods” in the town of Cable, WI.
Telemark Northwoods Lodging is the Preferred Lodging partner of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
Ski de She participants also get 15% off of weekend rates at Home Base at Mt. Telemark Village. See your camp email confirmation for details.
For more information, please visit our lodging page to view the different lodging options that are around the area.
Ski De She has been honored to host speakers like Olympic cross-country skier Kikkan Randall, professional cross-county skier Holly Brooks, & Olympian Carrie Tollefson.
Learn more about Birkie partnerships by contacting Jen DeYoung at Jen.DeYoung@birkie.com.
