The American Birkebeiner (Birke) is North America's largest cross-country skiing race, held every February in Wisconsin. This celebrated event, inaugurated in 1973, draws over 10,000 skiers from around the globe, including Olympians and enthusiasts, to traverse the picturesque trails from Cable to Hayward. The Birkie offers a range of races, cheered on by 20,000+ spectators, in a tradition that honors a storied Norwegian heritage. Kurt joins us to talk about the 2024 experience where there was no natural snow that threatened cancellation. But an army of volunteers pulled off a miracle and created a man made ski track in record time.
https://www.birkie.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLHDbz_SktA
