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BIRKIE 2012: The Greatest Show on Snow (HD 1080p)

This is the American Birkebeiner like you’ve never seen it before! The “Birke” is the largest cross-country (XC) ski race in North America. Some 9000 skiers participate in the main races and other events, with an additional 20000 spectators cheering … Continue reading

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The Greatest Show on Snow — BIRKIE 2012 — HD 1080p

This is the American Birkebeiner like you’ve never seen it before! The “Birke” is the largest cross-country (XC) ski race in North America. Some 9000 skiers participate in the main races and other events, with an additional 20000 spectators cheering … Continue reading

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Birkie 2012 Interview: Women’s Classic Winners HD 1080p

The champions of the American Birkebeiner women’s classic (54 kilometer) race Carol Ocariz, Brandy Stewart, and Hilary Patzer take their places on the podium and answer questions at the press conference. Unfortunately, a technical problem cut off the beginning of … Continue reading

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Birkie 2012 Interview: Men’s Classic Winners HD 1080p

The champions of the American Birkebeiner men’s classic (54 kilometer) race David Chamberlain and Vegard Ulvang take to the podium and answer questions at the press conference. This interview is rare and unique because it features now disqualified skier Joe … Continue reading

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Barnebirkie 2012- Kids Ski Race – American Birkebeiner (HD 1080p)

–Please read below for more info!– Located in Hayward, Wisconsin, the American Birkebeiner, or “Birkie” is North America’s largest cross country ski race. On Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, Birkie weekend began with the annual children’s ski race. This video takes … Continue reading

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Birkie 2012 Interview- Men’s Skate Winners HD 1080p

The champions of the American Birkebeiner men’s skate (50 kilometer) race take their place on the podium, answer questions at the press conference, comment on the course conditions, and discuss how the race progressed. This year’s top three men’s 50km … Continue reading

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Junior Birkie 2012

Hundreds of young skiers participated in the 2012 Junior Birkie at Telemark Resort on Thursday, Feb. 24 as part of American Birkebeiner weekend. The American Birkebeiner is the largest cross-country ski marathon in North America, the main event in a … Continue reading

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Tower Ridge Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Recreation

These are some shots from a few typical days out on the ski trails and snowshoe trails at Tower Ridge Recreation Area near Eau Claire, WI. Tower Ridge is one of the best places to cross country ski in the … Continue reading

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GoPro HD Cross Country Skiing XC and Snowshoeing

Just a little sample of some shots with the gopro, still getting used to this little guy but it sure is a fun camera to use. Song is “Flexon” by Giant Theory

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An Intelligent Idiot: Björn In Action!

Watch this video for a behind the scenes look into my preparation for the American Birkebeiner. The World’s 4th longest cross country ski race. “Arrrrrrrgh!” Music via J€B aka @dmsundquist

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