40th American Birkebeiner

American Birkebeiner Opens 2013 Warrior-Inga Contest

Ski CenterNovember 12, 2012

Enter for a Chance to Ski the Historic Re-Enactment of the Original Birkebeiner! (Birkie.com press release) This annual contest is now open for entries. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for three cross country skiers to depict the two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon, at this year’s 40th annual American Birkebeiner ski race. Each year a trio is selected to ski the 54 kilometer journey from Cable to Hayward,...

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Registration Closed for Birkie and Korte

Ski CenterOctober 15, 2012

(Press release) Greetings Again! Registration for the 2013 Birkie and Korte races is officially closed: Online Registration (and Fax) closed Monday at 3:00 p.m. (CST), October 15. Mailed Registrations postmarked October 15, 2012, will still be accepted and processed. The Prince Haakon 13K is still open, and you may continue to register online, and by fax and mail. Please note, too, as a follow-up to the final Birkie Registration Update on Oct. 11, that there are now just a limited number of...

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Only 1,000 Spots Left in Birkie, Wave 4 Skate Closed

Ski CenterOctober 5, 2012

Birkie Registration Has Hit 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap! Only 1,000 spots left, and Wave 4 Skate is now closed. (Press release) Registration is now at 9,000 total skiers for the 2013 Birkie, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon races combined, to be held February 23, 2013. Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last...

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Wave Updates and Closings for 2013 Birkie, Korte, Haakon

Ski CenterOctober 1, 2012

8,900 Skiers Now Registered for the American Birkebeiner – Getting Close to 10,000 Cap! (Press release) We’re now at 8,900 total skiers registered for the Birkie, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon races combined, to be held February 23, 2013. Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last year registration closed on November 21, and we expect...

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American Birkebeiner Opens 2013 Warrior-Inga Contest

Ski CenterSeptember 27, 2012

(Press release) Enter for a Chance to Ski the Historic Re-Enactment of the Original Birkebeiner! This annual contest is now open for entries. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for three cross country skiers to depict the two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon, at this year’s 40th annual American Birkebeiner ski race. Each year a trio is selected to ski the 54 kilometer journey from Cable to Hayward,...