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Every year the Canadian Birkie features a unique tagline that captures the spirit of the event. This year, we're inviting our community to help create the perfect tagline!What's in it for you?The creator of the winning tagline will receive one free Canadian Birkie...
📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025📍 Chateau Nova Yellowhead Join us for a festive evening of good food, good company, and a touch of Norwegian tradition! Enjoy a traditional meal of Cod (Torsk) paired with a few glasses of Aquavit, as we celebrate the season together...
Ski Like a Girl – Join the Journey: Celebrating 40 Years of the Canadian Birkebeiner Join Charlotte Mitchell and PearlAnn Reichwein on the Ski Like a Girl Podcast as they explore the 40-year history of the Canadian Birkebeiner, a ski event east of Edmonton...
Fall in Love: I❤️XCSKI! From your Birkie Marketing Committee comes an announcement straight from the heart. Held February 13–15, right over Valentine’s Day and the Family Day weekend, the Birkie is a celebration of love—for winter, Nordic Culture, for wellness, for...
Cross-country skiing is a full-body workout that demands good technique and posture for efficiency and injury prevention. Whether you're a seasoned skier or just getting started, maintaining proper posture in the...
Common Injuries in Cross-Country Skiing and How to Prevent Them Welcome to the first installment of our blog series leading up to the Edmonton Birkebeiner Cross-Country Ski Races, presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. In this...
Cathy Schreiner has been a driving force behind the Canadian Birkie since its inception. She's supported various roles, from General Manager to Info Girl, and all inbetween. And has always been a loyal supporter of the Birkie's growth. Cathy's devotion to the event is...
Images: Matthew Wilton Text: Canadian Birkebeiner Society, 2024 Matthew Wilton is a true romantic. And a true champ. This winter, he is taking on a Birkie ski twice, and the reason why is enough to make your heart melt. It’s his fiancée Kristi's first time at a...