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	Birkebeiner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		King Haakon IV was the ultimate victor for the Birkebeins in 1217.
		The Birkebein party was formed of some earlier groups with the original goal to depose king Magnus V of Norway (Magnus Erlingsson) and his father Earl Erling Skakke.
		The Birkebeins managed to hold some power, despite short reigns of their monarchs, and in 1209 a resolution was made between Bagler and Birkebeiner, which recognized Bagler pretender Philip as ruler of Opland and Vigen without the title of king, and recognized Birkebeiner's Inge Baardsson as king.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Birkebeiner (982 words)

	OnMilwaukee.com Arts and Entertainment: Historic Birkie race draws cross country enthusiasts
		The American Birkebeiner is a Nordic ski festival beyond comparison with spectator and participatory events for all ages.
		The Birkebeiner Trail is known throughout the cross country skiing world as one of the finest.
		The American Birkebeiner was launched in 1973 as a small race calling on skiers to challenge themselves against the Wisconsin Northwoods.
	www.onmilwaukee.com /ent/articles/birke05.html (1264 words)

	Northwest Wisconsin - The Birkebeiner
		Birkebeiner is a Norwegian word derived from the birch bark leggings worn by the skiers who were servants to the King.
		The King was eventually overtaken and killed, but thanks to the Birkebeiner's efforts the boy survived and later became King Hakon Hakonson IV who was very influential in shaping the history of northern Europe.
		This story was the inspiration for the first Birkebeiner ski race held in Norway in 1932.
	www.1000lakes.com /northwest-wisconsin/birkebeiner.html (335 words)

	Rennet, historie - birkebeiner.no
		The word birkebeiner, birch-leg, has come to mean a man strong in adversity, never daunted by trials and hardship.
		The birkebeiners had gained ascendancy over great parts of the country, but the rival faction, the baglers, prevailed in the East of Norway.
		After the birkebeiner chieftain Haakon died on New Years Day in 1204, the baglers saw a dangerous rival pretender in his son Haakon Haakonsson, who was born in 1204, a few weeks after his fathers death.
	www.birkebeiner.no /renn_eng/historie.php (284 words)

	Birkebeiner Carving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Birkebeiner ski races in Norway and America are to commemorate this historic event.
		Birkebeiner king Hakon III Sverresson died in 1204 leaving only one baby son, Hakon Hakonsson, as the heir to his throne.
		Thanks to the Birkebeiner's bravery, the baby survived and became King Hakon Hakonsson IV of Norway.
	sherpe.com /carving/Birkebeiner_Carving.html (255 words)

	Birkebeiner AS Home Page
		Birkebeiner AS is a multi-faceted wordworking company with the highest of standards based in the heart of Norway.
		Birkebeiner AS completes jobs all around the country tailoring to the individual needs of clients.
		Birkebeiner AS are cooperating with other local firms and producers and that gives us more sensitivity towards customers than the larger companies can have.
	birkebeiner-as.no (250 words)

	Nordic Culture > The Birkebeiner Race, Nordic skiing between Rena and Lillehammer - Scandinavica.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Birkebeiner king Håkon III Sverresson died in 1204 leaving only one baby son, Håkon Håkonsson, as the heir to his throne.
		On Christmas Day in 1205 the two best Birkebeiner skiers set off with the baby prince on a dangerous voyage through the Norwegian mountains to escape from the Baglers and take the young prince to safety in the city of Trondheim.
		In fact, the Birkebeinerrennet has managed as well to cross the Atlantic and so a similar race is celebrated in the USA: the American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon founded in 1973 by Norwegian-American Tony Wise.
	www.scandinavica.com /culture/sports/birkebeiner.htm (741 words)

	Preparations Accelerate for American Birkebeiner Ski Race
		The American Birkebeiner, launched in 1973 by Tony Wise, was patterned on an event from the Norwegian civil war of 1206.
		Two Viking soldiers, nicknamed birkebeiners for the birch-bark leggings they wore, skied 55 kilometers to rescue the infant prince of Norway, Hakon Hakonsson, who was later crowned king.
		The 2001 Johnson Bank American Birkebeiner, which is part of a Worldloppet series of 14 international ski marathons, part of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Marathon Cup series and part of the American Ski Marathon series, is the largest cross country ski race in North America.
	www.skinnyski.com /notices/archives/Birkie-4.html (670 words)

	New Kortelopet Trail
		Both Birkebeiner and Kortelopet skiers will be surveyed after their races to gauge the enthusiasm for the changed format.
		Birkebeiner skiers will have over 41 kilometers of exclusive skiing and those in the Kortelopet will have 14 K of trail all to themselves.
		Birkebeiner spectators will have much easier access and less crowding at the County OO crossing point.
	www.telemarkresort.com /NewKorte.html (486 words)

	THE BIRKIE CELEBRATES ITS 30th ANNIVERSARY
		In that very first Birkebeiner on Feb. 24, 1973, 35 skiers strapped on their skis and made their way across frozen Lake Hayward, the start of a 50 kilometer northwoods jaunt.
		Riedmann takes over the running of the 30th American Birkebeiner, which should field even more international skiers since it will be included in a new eight race FIS Marathon Cup.
		Age class awards will be presented for the Birkebeiner at the VFW Center in Hayward at 4 p.m., and given out for the Korteloppet at Telemark Resort at 2 p.m.
	www.silentsports.net /features/the_birkie_celebrates_its_30th.html (1630 words)

	When the world comes to the Northwoods -- Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine
		In fact, once a year, join the colorful pageantry of the American Birkebeiner and arrive in Wisconsin’s Northwoods excited to tackle the rolling hills that rise and fall within the Bayfield and Sawyer county forests.
		Norwegian Consulate General Ole Overaas said he was pleased to be at the American Birkebeiner and honored that the race was named after a historic event that took place in his country more than 800 years ago.
		Once that construction was completed, the power company along with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation repaired and moved the trail closer to the woods to take advantage of the tree line and natural shade that helps to retain deeper snow.
	www.wnrmag.com /stories/2001/dec01/birkie.htm (1433 words)

	Birkebeinerrennet 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Fredrik Lütken (85) is the prime veteran of Birkebeiners.
		Soon 10000 birkebeiners are ready to compete the 58 kilometer long crosscountryrun from Rena to Lillehammer.
		This is stated in a press-announcement from the Birkebeiner Organisation.
	www.birken.no /2001/english/index.htm (1022 words)

	American Birkebeiner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The American Birkebeiner (or Birkie) is the largest, and one of the longest cross country ski races in North America.
		The 51-km race from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin is a member race of the Worldloppet Ski Federation, a federation which includes the world's most famous cross country ski marathons such as Sweden's Vasaloppet and Norway's Birkebeinerrennet.
		Cross country skiing is particularly popular in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and the Birkie draws a large number of skiers from this area who otherwise ski only recreationally.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Birkebeiner (657 words)

	Course Map - American Birkebeiner
		In order to preserve the conditions of the trail for the race, the entire American Birkebeiner Trail system will be closed to public recreational skiing on Thursday and Friday of race week.
		Skiers are encouraged to ski on nearby trails including the Mukwonago Ski Trail (skating) located 18 miles east of Hayward on Hwy 77, Rock Lake Trails (classical) located 7.5 miles east of Cable on Hwy M and Seeley Ski Trail located 1/2 mile east of Seeley on "OO".
		The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation reserves the right to alter the course route and distance in the event that weather conditions do not allow access to certain portions of the trail or lake.
	birkie.com /?page=1050 (314 words)

	Home - American Birkebeiner
		The magic unfolds February 22-24, 2007 when 9,000 fit, colorfully-clad skiers from all walks of life and from around the world descend on northern Wisconsin to ski some of the most beautiful and challenging trails in the world.
		HAWYARD, Wis., November 2006 — At a recent board meeting, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the new 9-kilometer classic ski trail for the...
		HAWYARD, Wis., September 2006 — The Board of Directors for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for two tough skiers to ski the 51-kilometer race from Cable to Hayward on Saturday,...
	www.birkie.com (353 words)

	American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Annual Meeting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In 1984, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation was formed and the organization went from an independently operated business to a membership organization.
		The mission of the organization is to promote and conduct the finest international cross country ski competition, to serve as good stewards of the American Birkebeiner Trail and to support healthy and active lifestyles among skiers of all ages.
		If you are interested in learning more about the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation or to receive information on how to become a member please call 715/634-5025 or visit www.birkie.com.
	www.skinnyski.com /notices/archives/ABSFmeeting.html (251 words)

	Lakewoods Brikie
		The American Birkebeiner is North American’s largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon attracting 8,000 skiers to its long line-up of events.
		The American Birkebeiner was founded in 1973 by Tony Wise, a life-long Hayward resident of Norwegian descent.
		The American Birkebeiner evolved to its international stature in 1979 when race founder Tony Wise brought together nine of the most famous ski marathons to form the Worldloppet League.
	www.lakewoodsresort.com /xskiing_Birkiemap.html (229 words)

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		The ‘pin’ is awarded to only the top 25 percent of the racers.), so the new start format will ensure a better experience for everyone,” she argues.
		Two of her race starts were cancelled in favor of her biggest accomplishment yet: His name is Vegard and he is 18 months old.
		“Because the Birkebeiner is a citizen race that traverses remote mountainous areas and participants frequently encounter a variety of inclement weather conditions.
	www.xcskiworld.com /news/Features/Norway_Birkie.htm (1190 words)

	Sawyer County Record - Hayward, Wisconsin
		This also will be the 800th anniversary of the event from which the Norwegian and American Birkebeiners draw their inspiration, the 55-kilometer mountain trek from Rena to Lillehamer in which two Viking warriors carried Baby Prince Haakon to safety.
		Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle will be the official starter when Birkebeiner and Kortelopet skiers begin their odyssey in 13 separate waves 10 minutes apart starting at 8:20 Saturday morning at Cable’s Libby Parod Airport.
		Birkie 2006 is sponsored by Subaru (American Birkebeiner), the State Bank of Drummond and Cable Chamber of Commerce (Kortelopet), Johnson Bank (Prince Haakon 12K), Superior Publishing and other businesses throughout the region and country.
	www.haywardwi.com /record/index.php?story_id=215582 (882 words)

	The Chetek Alert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Subaru American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, along its traditional 51-kilometer (32 miles) route from Cable to Hayward.
		During a civil war in the 13th century, an invading force was about to capture an infant prince and heir to the throne when two Viking warriors, called "birkebeiners" for the birch bark leggings they wore, took the child and skied 55 kilometers to safety.
		Since then, the American Birkebeiner has called to men and women of all ages, nationalities and ability levels, each striving to achieve their personal goals and pushing themselves to the limits of their physical and mental ability.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=1134&dept_id=150859&newsid=16177907&PAG=461&rfi=9 (1765 words)

	Cross country skiing - Birch Leggings Club - Cross Country ski Magazines- equipment, technique - xc vacations reports
		Kotar approached the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s board of directors, and the Birchleggings Club was born—the name taken from the Birkebeiner legend referring to the birch bark leggings worn by the Norwegian warriors who rescued the infant Prince Haakon Haakonson in 1206 during Norway’s civil war.
		It marked her twentieth American Birkebeiner and therefore induction into the Birchleggings Club and the right to wear the purple bib.
		She first started skiing the Birkie 23 years ago, missing one due to illness (the only time she was ever eligible for the first wave) and skied her tenth in 1992, only two weeks out of a cast from a broken ankle.
	www.crosscountryskier.com /2004-05/feb_2005_features_birch_leggings_club.html (1344 words)

	Treeland Resorts Photos :: American Birkebeiner 2006
		The greeting bell for the nordic skier in the 2006 American Birkebeiner is in a "ready" position--------10:10AM on Lake Hayward and the Jan & Harold Treland cheering station.
		These two Italian nordic skiers were the leaders most of the 33rd 51K American Birkebeiner 2006 and the first to enter onto Lake Hayward shortly before 10:30am with 3K remaining to the finish line in downtown Hayward.
		You are viewing 5 phtos of the two Italian racers that finished one-two in the American Birkebeiner 2006.
	www.treelandresorts.com /gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album31 (244 words)

	Edmonton Plus.ca - Arts & Entertainment - Canadian Birkebeiner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Canadian Birkebeiner, with 2,308 skiers in 2000, was the largest classical ski event in North America.
		The big one is the Torskeklubben Birkebeiner with pack, where skiers carry a 5.5 kilogram pack to recreate the legend of the original Birkebeiner skiers.
		This event commemorates the rescue, in 1206, of the infant Norwegian prince Haakon Haakonson, the heir to the throne, who was in hiding near Lillehammer as a civil war raged.
	www.edmontonplus.ca /portal/profile.do?act=print&profileID=36235§ionID=98 (271 words)

	Features - Cross country skiing quipment review, technique - xc ski reports
		The Barnebirkie, or "Children’s Birkie," is one of the several cross country ski events that comprise the three-day American Birkebeiner celebration of Nordic skiing.
		It joined the fold of American Birkebeiner events in 1985, evolving from the Cable Area Bill Koch Youth Ski League program at the northern end of the American Birkebeiner trail in Cable.
		From the first Cable Bill Koch Birkie Race over 20 years ago, an estimated 20,000 or more aspiring Birkebeiner participants have skied the Barnebirkie, many of whom (now in their late twenties and early thirties) have graduated to the Kortelopet or Birkebeiner, or continue to ski today simply for their own enjoyment.
	www.crosscountryskier.com /features_barnebirkie_feb_2004.html (1031 words)

	ISTHMUS \| The Daily Page \| The Guide -- Call for Birkebeiner "Warriors" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation seeks two skiers to depict the historic rescue of Prince Haakon of Norway, by traveling the race course in period-authentic gear.
		The Board of Directors for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for two tough skiers to ski the 51-kilometer race from Cable to Hayward on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 dressed as Birkebeiner warriors.
		The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will supply the Birkebeiner outfits and weapons, and the selected skiers must supply their own wooden skis.
	www.thedailypage.com /theguide/details.php?event=166697 (442 words)

	A Korte and a Birkie
		American Birkebeiner race director Shellie Milford permitted me to undertake this adventure on the condition that I make it very clear this was a one-time event.
		During the 2005 American Birkebeiner, I had the unique experience of racing the Kortelopet and then immediately returning to the starting line and skiing the full Birkebeiner.
		I skied both the 2005 Kortelopet and the 2005 Birkebeiner and I was elated.
	www.silentsports.net /features/a_korte_and_a_birkie.html (3102 words)

	JS Online:
		What: 2003 American Birkebeiner, a 51-kilometer cross-country ski race from Cable Union Airport to downtown Hayward, and the 23K Kortelopet that begins at the airport and finishes at the Telemark Resort in Cable.
		In 1973, a total of 53 trailblazers gathered together for the first competition, 34 for the Birkebeiner and another 19 for the 23-kilometer Kortelopet.
		Today, the Birkebeiner is one of the 14 races that comprise the Worldloppet international circuit.
	www.jsonline.com /story/index.aspx?id=119961 (778 words)

	Birkebeiner AS Mission Statement
		hat is the mission of Birkebeiner AS Birkebeiner AS is committed to carrying on the traditions of the Norwegian culture.
		Birkebeiner AS believes that an emphasis on old-fashioned customer relations should be the focal point of a successful business.
		When you have Birkebeiner AS working at your side, you know what you're going to get every time: an innovative product rooted in Norwegian environment, tradition, and culture.
	www.birkebeiner-as.no /missions.htm (162 words)

	The 25th Anniversary of the American Birkebeiner Ski Race (Norway - the official site in the United States)
		The American Birkebeiner Ski Race celebrates its 25-year anniversary on Saturday, February 22, in Hayward, Wisconsin.
		Every year skiers from every state in the nation and over 20 foreign countries mark their calendar and look forward to the last Saturday in February.
		Following the main events— the 52-kilometer Dyno American Birkebeiner and 25-kilometer Heritage Bank of Hayward Kortelopet—on Saturday, the Awards Ceremonies Saturday evening at Telemark will close out the weekend’s activity.
	www.norway.org /News/archive/1997/199701birkebeiner.htm (403 words)

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