How “SMART GLOVES” Will Support the Birkie Trail (Press release) Participants in American Birkebeiner ski marathon events on February 23, 2013 will receive one of the most unique gifts ever offered at an event. This year at bib pick-up, each participant in the Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon will receive a pair of SwypeGloves—special cold-weather gloves infused with conductive fibers that allow you to operate your touchscreen phone and other devices while keeping toasty warm....