(Birkie.com press release) Update as of 12/6 – There are still a limited number available. Call JDRF at 1-866-233-3354. (Several people who intially signed up for a “Second Chance” entry were not able to use it because of injury or work conflict, so those few entries are being offered again. Call now to sign up or click below! The fundraising deadline has also been extended to January 11.) On October 18, right after registration closed for the 2013...
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Young Skier Programs Get Funding Boost from ABSF
Ski CenterNovember 27, 2012
Congratulations to the 10 youth cross country ski programs that will get a boost this winter thanks to funding from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s (ABSF) Skier Development Grant program. The Foundation recently awarded a total of $10,000 to programs targeted to youth skier programs.
Birkie On-Snow Ski Demo Moves to Sunday, Feb. 24 at Birkie “OO” Trailhead (Birkie.com press release) The On-Snow Ski Demo at the American Birkebeiner each February is a tradition for cross-country skiers from around the country and the world. Everyone from newbie skiers to elites can try out the latest in new equipment–skis, poles, boots, bindings, and more—with many products that will be new for the following season. Now, the venue will be bigger and...
Verbal Agreement Secures Start for Birkie 2013 (Birkie.com press release) It has been confirmed that the 2013 American Birkebeiner ski races on February 23 will start on the Telemark property as usual. Current Telemark owner, Steve Kauffman, has assured the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) through a verbal agreement that the Birkie, at least for 2013, can continue to use the Telemark grounds and trails for the race start. On April 25, 2012, the ABSF...
5 Reasons to Attend the Birkie Welcome and Torch Lighting Press release — Get ready for some great new additions to the Official Welcome and Torch Lighting at Birkie 2012. The festivities start at a new time–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, on Hayward’s Main Street, under the holiday lights. It all starts with the traditional parade of flags, presented by skiers from both Hayward and Drummond high school ski teams. Here’s what else is happening: THE...
Birkie/Korte Registration Closed
Ski CenterNovember 21, 2011
The 2012 American Birkiebeiner and Kortelopet events officially closed on Monday, Nov. 21. Please see the following details, from the Birkie website: We have reached our cap of 9,000 skiers registered for the Birkie and Kortelopet races and registration is now closed. Fax registrations are not being accepted after 5:15 PM, CDT today, November 21, 2011. Registration forms postmarked November 21, 2011, will be accepted. It is still possible to register for the 2012 Haakon...
American Birkebeiner® Announces T-Shirt Design Contest Winner
Ski CenterSeptember 2, 2010
HAYWARD, Wis. – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has determined a winner of the Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest for the 2011 event. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event. “We created the t-shirt design contest last year as a way to allow artists and those who love the Birkie a creative way to participate in the event,” said Ned Zuelsdorff, Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation....