Turkey Birkie

Friday-Sunday
November 27-29, 2026
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 the NORDJÖRK 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. Join family and friends in a healthy way on a holiday weekend!

All Attending Must Have a Trail Pass

Everyone with an All-Access Season Pass or a 3-day Daily Pass will get a cool NORDJÖRK 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 the NORDJÖRK Turkey Birkie this year once you have purchased your trail pass.

Buy a Trail Pass

The NORDJÖRK Turkey Birkie 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!

Turkey Birkie Mt. Telemark Village Venue Map

Schedule

Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Check-In & Shop with NORDJÖRK
8:00 am – 10:00 am	Complimentary Backroads Coffee
TBD	Biathlon Venue Officer On-Site
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Happy Hour
5:00 pm	Trails Closed for Grooming
Saturday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Check-In & Shop with NORDJÖRK
8:00 am – 10:00 am	Complimentary Backroads Coffee
TBD	Biathlon Venue Officer On-Site
TBD	NORDJÖRK – Glaze of Glory
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Happy Hour
5:00 pm	Trails Closed for Grooming
Sunday
8:00 am – 1:00 pm	Check-In & Shop with NORDJÖRK
8:00 am – 10:00 am	Complimentary Backroads Coffee
TBD	Biathlon Venue Officer On-Site
5:00 pm	Trails Closed for Grooming

Happy Hour – Friday and Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm!

The Hub – Gantz Great Room

Join us for $1 off drinks from Backroads and New Moon. ABSF Members get one drink free!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Glaze of Glory

Mt. Telemark Village

Are you ready to get glazed? Join NORDJÖRK on for the 2nd annual GLAZE OF GLORY relay race series that’s guaranteed to increase your holiday weekend vibes by 478%. More details coming soon!

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!

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.

Ready to get glazed?

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 Coming Soon!

It’s sure to be one heckofa weekend, and besides – life is short. Let’s eat donuts and ski, together.

North Woods Getaway

The NORDJÖRK Turkey Birkie 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.