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. . .FAT BIKE BIRKIEMarch 8, 2014 Click image for details!
 
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Greetings from the American Birkebeiner!
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Dear Friends -
The ski season has been wonderful here in the northwoods. I hope you have been enjoying good conditions as well.
The 5th annual Birkie Tour has just completed (click here for full recap) and it was a superb event.We staged it out of the new trail head at Birkie Ridge, and with blue skis and firm tracks, it was an amazing day of skiing for all!
The ABSF is buzzing as all attention is now turned to final preparations for the 2014 American Birkebeiner.With 29 days to the Birkie, it is exciting to see it all come together.I hope training is going well and you are getting ready for the Birkie hills.
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This year's event will have some new additions for your loved
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ones waiting at the finish, including a live video broadcast (online and at the finish line big screen) and text alerts as skiers cross timing mats (to track progress down the course). Skiers will find, in addition to a great weekend of events, an expo full of vendors and sponsors there to serve you, a new "hospitality tent" at the start to relax in while you wait for your start, a cool new bib design, as well as the On-Snow Ski Demo on Sunday at "OO"-- including a Fast & Female program that was just added! All in all, 2014 is shaping up to be an extraordinary event!
Stay tuned to our facebook page and website for any last-minute changes and updates. We look forward to hosting you next month.
The ski season is here - get out and enjoy!
Ben Popp
Executive Director
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
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Now anyone can get the Birkie's Official Gift Bag!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Get the OFFICIAL Birkie Race Bag
- Email Change?
- UPDATES! For Birkie 2014
- Birkie Store
- Skiers For Cures - JDRF
- Birkie Week Events - SOME STILL OPEN!
- SWIX Corner
- Swix-Birkie Pro Shop - NOW OPEN
- Fat Bike Birkie
- Custom Apparel Tips
- Trailside Living - In the Northwoods
- Birkie SUNDAY - On-Snow Ski Demo
- Season Ski Pass
- "OO" Trail Cam
- Board of Directors
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Updates to Birkie Week
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. NEW BIBS!
Thanks to Hidden Bay Graphics
. Giant Hospitality Tent
At Bus Drop-Off Area at Telemark, serving coffee and hot chocolate.
(Telemark Lodge will be closed.)
. No Timing Wire at Start
. Champions Podium Presentations
Moved to Tent City, behind
Peoples Bank  Midwest, near the finish line, Hayward. Celebrate the winners of the Birkie! Time: Approx. 12:00 noon.
. New Bibs
Thanks to Hidden Bay Graphics
. Awards Ceremony / Saturday Night Feb. 22 - Slideshow at 6:30, awards at 7:00. Door prizes. Moved from Telemark Lodge (now closed) to the big Celebration Tent at the Finish line, Hayward. Slideshow, beer, friends and family, a great time!
SUNDAY - FEB. 23:
At the "OO" Trailhead, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
. "Fast and Female" Program
Also at "OO" - For girls of all ages, up through high school. Details to come! Empowers girls through sport. Check out Fast and Female.
Questions?
Or call 715-634-5025
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Order Now - Great Choices!
Check out the Birkie Store and the brand new Swix-Birkie Pro Shop for lots of great shirts, hats, jackets, posters, gifts, and more, including the official 2014 Birkie T-Shirt!
Or stop in the Birkie Office, Hayward
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Who Do You Know That's
Affected By Diabetes?
Whether you are a skier, spectator, sponsor, or media partner, help make a difference!
. DONATE as little as $5
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a trip to Norway ... and other prizes!
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You Can Still Sign Up for These Birkie Week Events!
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BARNEBIRKIE
Presented By
Swiss Miss, Johnson Bank
Century Link
For Details and to Register
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FAMILY FUN SKI 5/10KPresented By
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
For Details and to Register
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NIKKERBEINER - RETRO 5KPresented By
Out There
For Details and to Register
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JUNIOR BIRKIE
Presented By
Gear West
For Details and to Register
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Meet Your New Warrior and Inga Team for 2014
Click Here to read their story and learn more
about the Birkie's annual Warrior & Inga Contest To see them already in action this year at the BirkieTour on Jan. 18, check out Birkie Facebook
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Jennifer and Erik Julsrud - Duluth. MN
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Dressing For Success
We talked last Swix Corner about dressing for cold weather. This time, we'll chat on dressing for success in racing. Here are a few tips on making the most out of your days racing.
* Double up. Pack extra gloves, extra hats, extra base layers. Always start each race fresh after a full warm up. Trust us, this is worth the trouble- being warmed up AND dry is an amazing way to get a bit more energy out of your event.
* Pull back one notch. A thinner-than-expected approach is typically better. Overheating can significantly decrease performance so keep things unconstructed and light.
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Check Out All 3 Collections:
. Technical - Ski Suits and Jackets
. Authentic - Sweatshirt and T-Shirt
. Originals - Hats, pint glasses, and more!
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Come and Get it!
A complete line of Swix-Birkie technical apparel plus training and casual clothes, great gear, and accessories!
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Custom XC Ski Apparel: The How-To
Perfect for teams, clubs, or even companies, custom xc apparel is the best way to define a group as one. Believe it or not, designing your own custom ski apparel is easier than you think! You donʼt need to be a graphic artist by trade to start. Here are a few tips from Mt. Borah on how to begin. Read More
1. Design -
a. Do you have any design ideas, or patterns you might like? Simply sending a photo or sketch is usually enough for any professional graphic artist to bring your vision to life. If youʼre still stumped on design, you can also use a ... Click Here to Keep Reading and see
all 4 steps.
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Not long ago if someone dreamed of a cabin in Hayward ...
It would be assumed that it would be a lakeside retreat - not anymore. Trailside living in the Hayward/Seeley area of Wisconsin has now become a very popular alternative. The benefits of trailside living are numerous: lower land costs, larger acreage, and easy access to silent sport opportunities.
There are now over 75 homes in the Hayward/Seeley area with front door ski and bike trail access. Neighborhoods located along the Birkie and CAMBA TraIl systems include ...
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Sunday of Birkie Weekend!
February 23
Look for Details in Feb. Carpe Skiem!
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$50 for a Whole season of fun!
Buy Your Ski Pass Here or at the Birkie Office
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Check Out Birkie Trail Conditions Anytime!
Grooming Reports:
Check out the almost daily reports posted by the Birkie's Trail Manager. Read what's been groomed and where.
Birkie Trail Cam:
See snow conditions and grooming at the Birkie "OO" trailhead live and first-hand! Click on the image at right to watch right now.
GO TO:
birke.com/trail
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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
 The Birkie is a year-round lifestyle choice for thousands of outdoor fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From its signature ski race--the legendary American Birkebeiner--sponsored by SWIX, the Birkie has grown into an exciting array of fitness and recreational opportunities. The 88-kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from casual day-trippers to elite superstars. Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the Birkie is now an outdoor sports mecca, a series of great races, a fitness destination, and a Lifestyle. SKI . RUN . BIKE . LIVE!
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ts pulled off year after year with great success? The staff, Board of Directors, a huge network of volunteers, and the communities of Hayward and Cable pour their hearts and souls into the events every year.