Friday-Sunday
November 28-30, 2025
Early-Season Ski Festival
Mt. Telemark Village, Cable, WI
Whether you are a beginner or you’ve been on skis for a while, let Turkey Birkie Ski Festival kick off your ski season! Start at the Hub at Mt. Telemark Village and head out on the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Trail towards the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Test out gear from leading ski manufacturers, take a ski lesson, and join family and friends in a healthy way on a holiday weekend!
Everyone with an All-Access Season Pass or a 3-day Daily Pass will get a cool Turkey Birkie neckwrap. Show your trail pass at check-in to receive a custom Turkey Birkie neckwrap. Your digital trail pass will be in your email confirmation, in your Birkie account, and you can download it to your Apple Wallet. There is no separate registration needed for Turkey Birkie this year once you have purchased your trail pass.
The Turkey Birkie Ski Festival will take place at Mt Telemark Village at the Hub. Arrive from Telemark Rd – take Hwy M east from Cable, take a right (south) on Telemark Rd. and follow the signs to parking and registration/check-in. There is ample parking in the Dahl Auto and Valhalla Parking Lots.
Check-in at the Hub and stop back in to warm-up, get a dry layer, or have some lunch. The indoor space right next to the trail is perfect for meeting up with friends or having a mid-ski stop to refuel!
Friday |
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| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Check-In & Shop with NORDJÖRK |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am | Complimentary Backroads Coffee |
| 11:00am - 3:00 pm | Biathlon Venue Officer On-Site |
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Ski Demos |
| 1:00 pm | Early Season Skiing with Team Birkie & Finn Sisu |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | Fundraising Happy Hour |
| 5:00 pm | Trails Closed for Grooming |
Saturday |
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| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Check-In & Shop with NORDJÖRK |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am | Complimentary Backroads Coffee |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Biathlon Venue Officer On-Site |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | NORDJÖRK - Glaze of Glory |
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Ski Demos |
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Book Signing and Presentation by author Jerome P. Poling |
| 5:00 pm | Trails Closed for Grooming |
Sunday |
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| 8:00 am - 1:00 pm | Check-In & Shop with NORDJÖRK |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am | Complimentary Backroads Coffee |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Biathlon Venue Officer On-Site |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ski Demos |
| 5:00 pm | Trails Closed for Grooming |
The Hub – Gantz Great Room
Join us for half price drinks from our partners and hear from ABSF Executive Director Ben Popp at 4:15pm about Mt. Telemark Village projects and the season ahead!
We look forward to seeing you there!
11:00 am – Mt. Telemark Village
Are you ready to get glazed? Join NORDJÖRK on November 29th and become a part of donut history. We’re hosting the inaugural GLAZE OF GLORY relay race series that’s guaranteed to increase your holiday weekend vibes by 478%.
Jerome Poling, author of American Birkebeiner: The Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon, will host a 30-minute talk followed by a Q&A and book signing on Saturday. Copies will be available for purchase at the Birkie Store after the session. Come brush up on your Birkie history!
Atomic and Finn Sisu with Kastle will be at Turkey Birkie with ski and boot demos this year! What great timing for trying new equipment that you can put on your Christmas list!
For the most up to date information, check the Birkie Trail Grooming & Trail Conditions report, or check the Birkie Trail Cams.
Course information will be available as we get closer to the event. Snow conditions and available skiing is dependent on weather, snow making capabilities, and other factors. The Birkie Team will strive to have as much skiing available as the weather permits!
You’ll be skiing the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Trail at Mt Telemark Village. Depending on Mother Nature, there could be a lot or a little to ski on – additional trails will be groomed as conditions allow.
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.
Donuts are awesome. Skiing is awesome. Why not get nordies to do both? We’re bringing together yeast-raised goodness and coupling it with a relay loop to see who can scarf and ski the bestest.
Event Details:
🍩 Build a relay team of 4 with the will to snarf a donut and ski a 300-500m loop. No age limits or technique skills required, just have fun with your friends and family!
🍩 Registration available through the button below
🍩 First 2 teams to register will win FREE 3-day passes from NORDJÖRK for the TURKEY BIRKIE weekend
🍩 Enjoy local, scrummy donuts, quality time with the family and enjoy GLAZE OF GLORY goods!
It’s sure to be one heckofa weekend, and besides – life is short. Let’s eat donuts and ski, together.
Come ski the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Trail this early season! CXC instructors offer lessons for all levels – whether you’re just starting out, a returning skier, or preparing for racing. Enjoy well-groomed trails, quality coaching, and reliable early-season snow in the Midwest.
Levels offered:
Facilities
All lessons are based out of the Hub at Mt. Telemark Village. With machine made snow, phenomenal grooming, and trails for all ability levels, Mt. Telemark Village is an incredible classroom for your cross-country experience.
Cost
CXC offers ski lessons on the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Trail for all skill levels, including Learn to Ski, Beginner, and Intermediate/Advanced.
The lesson package is $200 and includes CXC ski ties and a buff. Trail access is not included and requires either an All Access or 3-Day Trail Pass.
Ski Lessons Schedule
Registration for lessons includes ALL sessions listed below.
Friday: 1:30PM – 3:00PM (skate)
Saturday: 9:00AM – 10:30AM (classic) | 1:30PM – 3:00PM (skate)
Sunday: 9:00AM – 10:30AM (classic)
Advanced Lesson Opportunity!
For Advanced Skiers Only
Cost: $300
Saturday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Skate Technique and Progressions, Q&A
Sunday: 8:30am – 10:30pm: Classic Technique and Progressions, Q&A
Questions? Email yuriy.gusev@cxcskiing.org
All proceeds from Ski Lessons are donated to the CXC Excellence Fund
The CXC Excellence Fund covers 50% of the trip costs for qualified Central Region athletes competing at the Junior and U23 World Championships, with the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) supporting the remaining 50%. In return, these athletes give back by contributing their time at the CXC Regional Elite Camp, Dream Camp, and Igor Camps, serving as athletes, coaches, and mentors for the next generation.
Registration link: https://cxcskiing.wufoo.com/forms/m1743db71jn59is/
The Turkey Birkie Ski Festival will take place at Mt. Telemark Village, 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.
For more information, please visit our lodging page to view the different lodging options that are around the area.
Learn more about Birkie partnerships by contacting Jen DeYoung at Jen.DeYoung@birkie.com.
