(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...
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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...
Before Registration Closes for the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner! (Birkie press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (October 8, 2014) – It must be that crisp snap in the air and the first snowfall of the season that hit Hayward, WI, home of the Swix American Birkebeiner cross country ski race, this week. As a result, registration for the 42nd annual event on February 21, 2015, is filling up fast. With a total event cap of 10,500 entries, there...
HAYWARD, Wisconsin (August 3, 2014) – The mission of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is to promote cross country skiing as a fun, energetic activity that is part of an active and healthy lifestyle. This effort focuses both on youth and adult skiers. To this end the Birkie Foundation annually provides grant funding opportunities to skier development programs throughout the nation. We encourage any cross country ski organization to apply. Priorities of the Skier Development...
Allan Serrano to Take on Race Operations of Largest Ski Race in North America HAYWARD, Wisconsin (July 21, 2014) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Allan Serrano as its new Director of Race Operations. Serrano will replace Shellie Milford—who served in various capacities for 13 years and then Director of Race Operations for the past 15 years—announced her retirement earlier this year. Serrano and his family will be relocating from New...
(Press release) HAYWARD, Wisconsin (May 28, 2014) – It’s time to sign up for an amazing four days of fun at the 42nd annual American Birkebeiner on February 21, 2015! Registration for the Swix American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, and all Birkie Week events, opens June 2, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. CST. Again this year, registration is completely online at www.birkie.com. New for 2015! There are a few changes and additions this year, including the brand new...
– Important Updates for Birkie 2014 – SATURDAY – FEB. 22: AT THE START NEW! 100 Parking Spots Available at Race Start! Have you always wanted to park near the Birkie Start? Now you can make a donation and park right at Telemark! Your minimum donation of $100 will go toward a future permanent start area for the Birkie, which we estimate will cost upwards of $400,000.00. There are only 100 passes, so sign up now before...
(Press release) March 8, 2014 – Sign Up Now! HAYWARD, Wisconsin (January 29, 2014) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is proud to announce that its second annual Fat Bike Birkie on March 8, 2014, presented by Freewheel Bike, has been named the U.S. National Fat Bike Championship race. Part of the Great Lakes Fat Bike Series and the Wisconsin State Fat-Bike Race Series, the Fat Bike Birkie is the final race of the season...
(Press release) HAYWARD, WI, January 20, 2014 – The 5th annual BirkieTour on Saturday, January 18, was a huge hit at its new start and finish location, the Birkie’s newest trailhead, Birkie Ridge. Located on hwy 63 just two miles north of Seeley, WI (and the intersection of hwy 63 and hwy “OO”), Nordic Ridge provided the perfect setting to host the 663 skiers who registered for this year’s BirkieTour, co-presented by the Cabin Stop...
New Birkie Ski Pass System in Place
Ski CenterDecember 26, 2013
(Press release) The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has been working on a new trail pass system for the Birkie Trail. In the past, passes were issued “per car” on a voluntary basis year-round. Starting now, in December, passes are now being issued on a “per skier” basis from December 1 to March 31 only. Skiers will carry their passes with them while skiing on the trail. Please note that if you had laready purchased an...