Canadian Birkebeiner Society
7240 82 Avenue NW T6B 0G1 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Birkie phone Thermal Covers arrived. The cover gives your phone that little bit of extra protection. Sign up for the Virtual Birkie before January 18th; we will do our best to get it to you before you start your Virtual Birkie. #cdnbirkie #virtualbirkie

Sunday Fun! #yegwintercity #skiinyskies #birkiefever #birkietraining #getoutside

Participate in the Virtual Canadian Birkie!! https://loom.ly/m1SWfRk

Reese Bendiksen is our female winner of the 2020 55k with pack Torskeklubben Birkebeiner. This year she is going to compete in Norway in the 55 km VIRTUAL Canadian Birkie. Read more about Reese here: https://loom.ly/eSi6hA4 #cdnbirkie #virtualbirkie #govikings #xcski

First Monday of 2021! Time for some fun. What is your score on the Birkie Bingo? #xcski #CdnBirkie

It is great to see more people out on cross country skis. President of Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club discusses the surge in cross country skiing and what the club has done to meet the demand. Ofcourse we love the picture with the article too. https://fortsaskonline.com//fort-saskatchewan-sees-surge-i

Class is in session! Join Elevation Physiotherapy LIVE Jan 16th.

Go the Distance!!!! Birkie newsletter emailed out today. Make sure you are signed up for it at bottom of our webpage. https://loom.ly/3DYljlE #CdnBirkie #xcSki

‘... skis themselves are essentially social distancing devices’!! https://www.seattletimes.com//how-to-start-cross-country/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

‘Skiing in the forest is more enjoyable than using a Nordic trainer in your basement.’ And if it’s more fun, you’re more likely to stick with the habit. #CdnBirkie #xcSki

Learn why we love Birkieland. https://loom.ly/BGWgpQQ #ABParks #ElkIsland #CdnBirkie

Busy down at Gold Bar this weekend. Lots of families out enjoying the fantastic conditions. Barnebirkie family ski registration opens in January! https://loom.ly/K2TBuUI #xcSki #GoldBarPark #CdnBirkie

Luke’s three Birkie Training Tips! https://canadianbirkie.com/ #xcSki #BirkieTraining #CdnBirkie #GotheDistance

Ski Waxing with a view. What does your waxing set up look like? Or do you have skins or fish scales? #xcski #CdnBirkie

Near 100 items to bid on for this cross country ski Alberta World Cup fundraiser.

Cross country ski history lesson! Thanks Kaare Askildt, our long-time Birkie friend. #xcski #CdnBirkie

Best wishes in 2021! #CdnBirkie

Birkie registration opens Friday, Nov. 27 at Noon! Cap on 13, 31 and 55 km ski events. https://loom.ly/N8KJvaU #xcSki #CdnBirkie #GotheDistance

Came across a '94 Birkie. When did you start #xcskiing?

Go the distance. Secure your spot for the Virtual Birkie! https://canadianbirkie.com/virtual-birkie/ #CdnBirkie #xcski #virtualbirkie

Wishing you Happy Holidays #CdnBirkie #xcski #happyholidays

Beckie’s Spirit North!

Groomed trails await! Register for the Virtual Birkie. https://loom.ly/HSKPEIs #xcski #CdnBirkie #virtualbirkie #gothedistance

SWC ski rentals.

Virtual Birkie family ski adventure! https://loom.ly/m1SWfRk

Elenor out on Don’s way. A keen Birkie participant. Birkieland is great for a ski right now! #birkieland #gothedistance #CdNBirkie #xcski #crosscountryskiing #birkietraining @alberta_parks

Give the gift of physical and mental fitness! https://canadianbirkie.com/virtual-birkie/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie #StockingStuffer

Register for the 13 km Birkie. https://canadianbirkie.com/event-13-km/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

CTV News promoting our favourite sport! One spot left for the 55 km and 32 spots left the 13 km Birkie! https://canadianbirkie.com/... #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Edmonton area skiers now have a trail condition app! Check it out and rate the trails. #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Don’t be afraid to break trail! https://loom.ly/vLSMP58 #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Today's Edmonton Sun interview with Birkie President, Dave Cooper. https://loom.ly/Kgky-so #xcSki #CdnBirkie

AB Parks put in a grid at Waskahegan on the weekend and our instructors were happy! Moose picture was at Strathcona Wilderness Centre. Thanks for the photos Roy. https://loom.ly/B8ndqoM #ABparks #CdnBirkie #xcSki

What a wonderful memory Cross Country Nova Scotia! I will always remember the Birkie for it’s community atmosphere, the feed station competitions between various community businesses, and gently rolling terrain with twists and turns., Daniel Murray, Birkie Gold Winner 55k with Pack. #CdnBirkie #xcSki

Way to go Emma! 20th in the world.

Let’s ski through these dark times! Great article in Cross Country Skier magazine. https://loom.ly/6ziCqkI #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Happy International Volunteer Day! https://loom.ly/7e5syPk #CdnBirkie #BirkieVolunteers

Happiness after crossing the Birkie Finish line Don’t wait, sign up today for the 13 km Global Edmonton Mini Birkie. Only a limited number of spots left. https://loom.ly/MVMsU00 #xcski #CdNBirkie #13kbirkie #happiness

Mighty fine skiing at Birkieland today! Thanks for sharing Melissa Toma. #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Dear Birkieland: We love you! From, Us Photo taken this am at Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. https://loom.ly/N8KJvaU #ABparks #donsway #freshtracks #prayforbelowzero #CdnBirkie

Like to hear more about the Canadian Birkie 2021? Listen to Charles World, Birkie Chief of Loppet, interviewed by CBC "The 2021 Birkie is almost fully booked" https://loom.ly/FIOdl7s #CdnBirkie #XCSki

Birkieland is double track set! Check out today's provincial trail report here: https://loom.ly/jUMunCo #xcSki #ABParks #CdnBirkie

Hurry to get last spots! Only 6 left for 31km, 26 left for 55km and 51 for 13km. https://loom.ly/N8KJvaU #xcSki #CdnBirkie

26 spots left for the 31 km Imperial Oil Birkie Tour! https://canadianbirkie.com/event-31-km/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Thanks Sherwood Park News for this Birkie article! https://loom.ly/kPSiXWE #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Birkie ski training in full force this weekend. Thanks to skiers who sent in their ski images from St. Albert Riverlot 56 and Tawatinaw Valley Ski Area. https://canadianbirkie.com/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

57% sold in less than four hours. Thank you for your support of the Canadian Birkie. Spots still left on Fri., Sun. and Mon. See COVID Protocols at https://loom.ly/CT5BsMI #xcSki #CdnBirkie

One of our skiers just sent in this photo. She is ready to sign up for her wave! https://canadianbirkie.com/registration/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Birkie registration opens at Noon today. Sign up early as each wave in each ski event is capped. Number of spots available will be shown on your online registration form. Please note this is a scaled-down version of the Canadian Birkie to comply with health regulations. No refunds. Secure your Spot Insurance is available; and if cancellation due to COVID, all registration are moved to 2022 Birkie. https://loom.ly/N8KJvaU

Joy of crossing the Birkie Finish Line! https://canadianbirkie.com/registration/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Secure your Spot Insurance available when you sign up to ski the Birkie. Registration opens Friday Noon. https://canadianbirkie.com/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

The trails are calling #skinnyskis #bunchberry #birkietraining #getoutthere #cndbirkie #xcski

Second 24 hr snowfall distribution to 5 am Friday. Devon and Camrose should be happy . As specified in the EC snowfall warning, a pretty sharp boundary approximately along hiway 16.

Thanks Devon Nordic Ski Club for this post encouraging people to try cross country skiing! #xcSki #CdnBirkie

The Birkie is looking for an extra Nordic Ski instructor for our Birkie Learn to Loppet Lessons? Do you have CANSI 1 or more? Please contact [email protected] for more information. https://loom.ly/fJLweN4 #xcski #training #CdNBirkie #learntoloppet

New $25,000 rubberized tracks for low snow conditions put to the test. Alberta Parks staff tried them out this week for us and confirmed they work well in low snow conditions. Thank you to all who donated money to purchase this critical upgrade. https://loom.ly/xag24ac #ThankfulThursday #CdnBirkie #ABParks

Ski Kananaskis this winter. New parking passes for sale at https://www.kananaskisgrooming.ca/ #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Happiness is the first day of skiing! #CdnBirkie #xcski

24 hr distribution of snowfall to 5 am Sunday the yellow blot near Ft Sask is over 15 cm

Snowfall distribution in 24 hrs ending 5 am. Just starting then in edmonton area and looks like a good 15 cm down by 2pm. Woo hoo!

Hinton is looking good! #xcski

100 days until the Canadian Birkie! Train your core for the 15, 31 or 55 km ski events. https://loom.ly/dESmvrE #xcSki #CdnBirkie

Meet Annette; she was our 2020 Birkie Baby. https://loom.ly/BlmgG9g #CdnBirkie #xcski

Happy Halloween Birkebeiners!! https://loom.ly/WBMrBjQ #CdnBirkie

Beckie Scott, you and your Spirit North inspire us all. Great interview. https://loom.ly/aDXjcpQ #CdnBirkie #SpiritNorth

Global Edmonton reports Cross-country skiing craze in Edmonton: ‘It’s a bit of a madhouse https://globalnews.ca//cross-country-skiing-edmonton-wint/ #xcski

Like to join us for the Birkie Winter Training? We have added an extra course. Only 8 spots available. More information: https://loom.ly/87JjPgI #xcski #CdNBirkie #training

Thank you to our Birkie Trail Maintenance Volunteers for completing their AB Parks chainsaw course. We appreciate your time and effort. https://loom.ly/kdEu9kE #ABparks #CdnBirkie

The Birkie is a feel-good event! Thanks Nova Scotia Ski for this article about our event. https://loom.ly/qMwJB74 #CdnBirkie