(Press release) 2500 Donors from 37 states & Canada Help ABSF to Reach Capital Campaign Goals Hayward, WI (May 25, 2018) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has been enhancing the quality of lives for nearly half a century. For generations, ABSF events and the award-winning Birkie Trail system have been motivating adventurous spirits to embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle. In support of providing the infrastructure, spaces, and places to keep that spirit alive,...
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Birkie Tour Price Increase Fast Approaching
Ski CenterJanuary 3, 2018
(Press release) Skiers Encouraged to Register by Thursday at 11:59pm! HAYWARD, Wis. (January 3, 2018) – With flurries in the air and Birkie week festivities a mere 49 days away, skiers are more excited than ever to get some training time in on their skis. The Birkie Tour, hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), is slated for January 14, 2018. The Birkie Tour is an untimed, non-competitive, “open-track” event where skiers choose their...
Birkie, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Race Registration Price Increase Fast Approaching
Ski CenterJune 29, 2017
(Press release) Last Chance to Guarantee Birkie Gear Bag for 2018 Races Hayward, Wis. (June 26, 2017) – Registration for the 2018 American Birkebeiner schedule of ski events opened in May and included North America’s largest cross-country ski race, the Slumberland American Birkebeiner (Birkie), the Kortelopet, (Korte) and Prince Haakon races. This Friday, June 30, 2017, registration prices for 2018 ski events will increase. There is a 10,500-participant race cap for the combined three races....
(Press release) Little Bellas, a national organization dedicated to helping young women realize their potential through cycling, announces the Birkie Weekend Camp in Hayward, WI, Saturday, August 12th at the Highway 00 Trailhead. The Birkie Weekend Camp is an all-girls adventure program designed to get girls hooked on the sport of mountain biking. The one-day program will focus on improving skills and having fun. “We’re so excited to be bringing the Little Bellas program to...
2018 Birkie Registration Opens May 1
Ski CenterApril 28, 2017
(Press release) Birkie, Korte, Prince Haakon, BirkieTour & Fat Bike Birkie Hayward, Wis. (April 25, 2017) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) board of directors today announced that registration will open for the 2018 American Birkebeiner schedule of events on May 1, 2017. North America’s largest cross-country ski race, the Slumberland American Birkebeiner, is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2018, with the Kortelopet and Prince Haakon races slated for Friday, February 23, 2018. Additionally,...
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is excited to offer a $2500 youth racing development grant for junior ski clubs or teams (kids 13-18 years of age). To enter the grant contest, teams must submit a video that expresses what a healthy, active Birkie lifestyle means to them. The word BIRKIE must be spelled out with each letter representing one aspect of what the Birkie lifestyle means to the team. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation...
14th Birkie Trail Run & Trek on Sept. 26
Ski CenterSeptember 23, 2015
Birkie Trail Run & Trek Kicks off this Saturday on the Legendary Birkie Trail One day. Eight events. Introducing NEW Ultra 100K Marathon! Hayward, WI (September 22) — The 14th annual American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation® (ABSF) Birkie Trail Run & Trek, Presented by Salomon, will be held on the iconic Birkie Trail this Saturday, September 26th. From the challenge and intensity of a new 100K Ultra Marathon to the fun of a 5k run/walk, an...
(Press release) American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Crosses the Finish Line in Phase I of First Ever Capital Campaign Phase I Capital Campaign Secures Start & Improves Finish Experience HAYWARD, Wis. (June 16, 2015) In just 7-months, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has reached the $650,000 fundraising goal for Phase I of its first-ever major fundraising capital campaign. In November 2014, the ABSF announced a 5-year strategic plan to help “Honor the Legacy and Ensure...
Slumberland Furniture Becomes Title Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner Ski Race
Ski CenterApril 3, 2015
(Press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (April 3, 2015) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and Slumberland Furniture are thrilled to announce an extended partnership with the signing of a three-year agreement naming Slumberland as Overall Title Sponsor of the American Birkebeiner, which encompasses the American Birkebeiner ski race and the Birkie’s year-round lifestyle brand. The grand opening of Slumberland’s new store in Hayward, WI, was underway last May when talks began in earnest about taking the...
Birkie Trail Open for Early Season Skiing
Ski CenterDecember 9, 2014
(Press release) With early snowfall and consistently cold temps the Birkie Trail is groomed tip to tail to near mid-winter condition. With over 75km groomed on the skate and classic trails from the North End Cabin to Birkie Ridge and to Hatchery Park the skate deck and classic tracks are firm. For the latest trail reports and grooming conditions go to http://www.birkie.com/trail What exactly does it take for this trail system to be in tip top...