Viking Magazine - February 2014 - 19

THE CLASSICS
Norwegians aren't the only ones
strapping on skis and recreating the
famous trek of the Birkebeiners. The
United States, Canada and Australia
each have their own Birkebeiner events,
and the fun doesn't stop with skiing-
Norwegian and U.S. Birkies include
mountain bike and road races.
The Canadian Birkebeiner
Alberta, Canada
Feb. 7-8 2014
Since 1985, the 55-kilometer
Canadian Birkie is the star of
Canada's largest classical-format
cross-country ski festival. The
family-friendly weekend includes
multiple races and culminates
in a Viking feast complete with
unique accolades, such as the
Haakon Haakonsson award
given to racers who have skied
the Canadian, American and
Norwegian classic events.
Birkebeinerrennet
Rena, Norway
March 15, 2014
Norway's Birkebeinerrennet
has been held annually since
1932. The 54-kilometer (34mile)
race begins in Rena,
eastern Norway, and ends at
Birkebeineren ski stadium in
Lillehammer. The challenging
course crosses two mountains
for a cumulative climb of 1,147
meters. Participants are required
to carry an 8-pound backpack to
represent young Haakon. This
year will mark the Norwegian
Birkie's 77th race.
The American Birkebeiner
Cable, Wis.
Feb. 22, 2014
What started with a group of 35
Midwestern cross-country ski enthusiasts
in 1973 is now the largest
cross-country ski race in North
America, hosting 13,000 skiers and
more than 20,000 spectators each
year. The American Birkie course
spans 54 kilometers from Cable
to Hayward, Wis. To honor the
legend, three participants are chosen
each year to dress as the two
Birkebeiner warriors and Inga and
ski the course on wooden skis.
The Australian Birkebeiner
Falls Creek, Australia
Aug. 23, 2014
The Australian Birkebeiner is
a 21-kilometer race near the
subalpine township of Mount
Beauty, Victoria. Established
in 1979, it draws about 1,100
entrants for the Birkie along
with two companion events: the
42-kilometer Kangaroo Hoppet
and the 7-kilometer Joey Hoppet.
Barkie Birkie
Hayward, Wis.
Feb. 21, 2014
Four-legged Birkebeiner enthusiasts have an event all their
own. In this skijoring race, cross-country skiers are tethered to their
pets and use a combination of human and dog power to ski the 3- or
5-kilometer course.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF (LEFT) JONATHAN PAUL LARSEN/ALAMY

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