Turkey Birkie

Friday-Sunday
November 28-30, 2025
Early-Season Ski Festival
Mt. Telemark Village, Cable, WI

Glide on early-season snow, take a lesson, and simply enjoy a day on skis in Wisconsin’s Northwoods!

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 at 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!

All Attending Must Have a Trail Pass- stay tuned for options

Everyone attending will get a cool Turkey Birkie neckwrap. It will become your entry pass and help keep you warm!

Registration Refund Protection

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.

Course Information

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!

Most likely, you’ll be skiing the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Trail at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Depending on Mother Nature, there could be a lot or a little to ski on.

The Official Fuel and Hydration of The Birkie

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North Woods Getaway

The Turkey Birkie Ski Festival will take place 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.