Ski with friends. Ski for health. Ski with confidence.

Join us for the third annual Ski de She, a ski event created just for women! The camp and race were a huge success in 2024- even with low snow conditions! Over 500 women came together to ski, learn, race, and grow together! Participate in the entire 3-day camp or register for just the races on Saturday. The Ski de She camp is limited to 150 women – don’t wait to register!

Ski de She is a time for women to come together to expand their skills, build race confidence, and connect with fellow women skiers.

3-Day Camp – limited to 150 women!

Throughout the weekend, camp attendees will enjoy health and wellness workshops, hear from ski industry experts, and dine on delicious food and drink to fuel the weekend. Camp registration includes a race entry to your choice of distance.  All participants must be 16 years of age or older to register for the Ski de She Camp.

• Indoor & outdoor sessions
• Wax clinic
• Saturday races
• Post-race party & happy hour
• Recovery yoga
• Fun swag

Race Only

Don’t have time for the 3-day camp? Register for the Ski de She races only on Saturday, January 18 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI.

A women-only race is the perfect place to build your race confidence in an encouraging, yet competitive environment!

• 30k Gear West Skate Race
• 20k Classic Race
• 10k Riverbrook Bike and Ski Skate/Classic Freestyle Race
• 5k Skate/Classic Freestyle Race

All participants must be 13 years of age or older on race day to register for the 20k or 30k.

Age-based pricing is available for participants 18 years of age and younger on race day for the 5k & 10k.

Opens July 1st!

	Now through August 15	August 16 through December 5	December 6 through January 16	January 17 and January 18
Ski de She CAMP *Race registration included	$350	$350	$350	$350
Ski de She RACE	$65	$75	$85	$95
Ski de She 5k or 10k RACE 18 & under on race day	$40	$40	$40	$50

Need to switch your race? To change your event/technique:

• Login to your RunSignUp profile.
• Scroll down to your event and click “Manage Registration”
• Click on “Transfer Event” (along either top or bottom menu)
• Select the event you want to transfer to and complete the registration

Registrations are non-transferable between participants.

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.

Protect Your Registration!

Registration insurance is available during registration. Find out more at RunSignUp.

Getting There

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.  Exit the start/finish area on McNaught Rd.  There is ample parking at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.

Parking

The Ski de She camp is a time to come together to learn more about cross country skiing, health, training, and community. This camp is reserved for women only.  All participants must be 18 years of age or older to register for the Ski de She Camp.

Example Camper Schedule – Ski de She 2024

Ski de She is pleased to welcome Holly Brooks as our 2024 Keynote Presenter! Holly Brooks is a former professional athlete, a 2-time Olympian in the sport of XC skiing, and a small business owner. Her athletic accolades include representing the US & Alaska at the 2010 & 2014 Olympics, winning the infamous Mount Marathon race (twice) and North America’s largest ski race, the American Birkebeiner, twice. As a 5-year veteran of the US Ski Team she was part of the first-ever USA World Cup Relay medal which recently culminated in her teammates bringing home the sport’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Seven years ago Holly started her own business, Holly Brooks LLC Counseling, Consulting and Coaching. She describes working with her clients “at the intersection of mental health and performance.” Holly is a licensed psychotherapist (and former executive coach) who specializes in performance practices, stress management, authentic leadership, transition, eating disorders and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She loves working with individuals, teams and businesses to develop thriving, sustainable performance practices.

Holly is a member of the Alaska Sports Hall of fame, was named Top 40 under 40, and is a spokesperson for Healthy Futures, AK. She served on the Board of Directors for the US Ski & Snowboard Team and as an athlete representative to the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee from 2016-2020. Most recently she added “Executive Director” in the creation of a documentary called Winning at All Costs, Breaking the Silence on Athletes and Eating Disorders. Additionally she is the mental health consultant for Project Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (PRS) and the Co-Founder of the maternal mental health movement, Moms Matter Now.

In her spare time (!) you can find her running, skiing (yes, still), riding her bike or hiking in the Chugach mountains with her husband Rob Whitney and their six-year-old twins, Ruby Joy and Brooks.

Changes were made to the 2024 race schedule to accommodate low snow conditions. We’re working to determine the 2025 schedule now. Stay tuned!

Included in registration: Snacks, happy hour, and a participant gift!

After your race, stop by the post-race aid station for snacks and hydration to re-fuel. Come inside the Derksen Family Great Hall to warm-up with cocktails from Tattersall Distillery, served from 11:00-2:00pm.

2024 Ski de She Race Results»

2023 Ski de She Race Results »

30k Skate Race presented by Gearwest

Overall

The top three finishers will receive prize money, podium award, and flowers!

Prize money will be given for the 30K Gearwest skate race winners:

1^st Place: $1000
2^nd Place: $750
3^rd Place: $500
4^th Place: $250
5^th Place: $150

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

20k Classic Race

Overall

The top three finishers will receive a podium award and flowers!

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

10k Freestyle Race presented by Riverbrook Bike and Ski

Overall

The top three finishers will receive a podium award and flowers!

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 14&under, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5k Freestyle

Overall

The top three finishers will receive a podium award and flowers!

Age Class

The top three finishers in the following age classes will receive a podium award:

• 12&under, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Need a Refresher? 2024 Presentations

Check out the links below to reference the materials from some of our workshop leaders!

• It Takes a Village to Raise a Village
  • Presented by Louise Droessler, ABSF Development Director
• Changing the Clothing Game: Dressing for Distance
  • Presented by Abby Drach, Indura Athletic
• Gear for Every Wave
  • Presented by Nichole Bathe, Madshus US Race and Services Director
• Race Strategy for Every Age and Stage
  • Presented by Jennie Bender, Executive Director of Glacier Nordic
• Oh, the Places Skiing can take You!
  • Presented by Kim Rudd, Endurance Adventures
• Three Tiny Exercises Everyone Should Do (and why they are relevant to skiing!)
  • Presented by Dr. Cara Battles, Precision Performance Physical Therapy
• Fuel a Faster Ski
  • Presented by Julie Shobe MS RDN, Ultra Running Nutrition
• Mastering your Menopause
• Menopause Resource Guide 
  • Presented by Sara Larson, Menopause Life Coach
• Invest in Yourself, Stay in the Game
  • Keynote by Holly Brooks, Two-time Olympian & Holly Brooks LLC.
• The Growth Equation – Additional Resources

North Woods Getaway

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. Within driving distance from Duluth, MN 1:30, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN 3:00, Madison, WI 4:50, and Chicago, IL 7:20.

Lodging Options

For more information, please visit our lodging page to view the different lodging options that are around the area.

Presenting Sponsors of the Ski de She Camp and Race

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2025 Supporting Sponsors of the Ski de She Camp and Race

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Gold Circle Elite
Gold Level Sponsors of the Major Birkie Events Year-Round

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Andrew Manocheo
Partnership Director
American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation
andrew.manocheo@birkie.com