(Press release) Skiers Needed to Re-enact Historic Birkebeiner Journey at Birkie 2018 Hayward, Wisconsin (November 6, 2017) – In February 2018, an estimated 13,000 cross-country skiers will gather in Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin to take part in Birkie week ski events. The Slumberland American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest cross-country ski race and the signature event of Birkie week festivities. In homage to the race’s roots, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is seeking a...
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Birkie Seeks Warriors, Inga and Prince Haakon
Ski CenterNovember 9, 2016
Birkie Seeks Warriors, Inga and Prince Haakon
Meet the 2014 Birkie Warriors and Inga
Ski CenterDecember 26, 2013
(Press release) Congratulations to Ryan Harden, Erik Julsrud, and Jennifer Julsrud Please join the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation in congratulating the winners of the 2014 American Birkebeiner Warriors & Inga Contest. The three cross country skiers will re-enact the 800-year-old legend that inspired the creation of the American Birkebeiner, now celebrating its 41st year on February 22, 2014. This year’s group consists of Ryan Harden of Carlton, MN; Erik Julsrud, of Duluth, MN; and Jennifer...
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,...
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,...