Out There has partnered with ONEWAY for a Special Buy! Order the Newest, Lightest, Hottest Roller Ski on the Market the Carbon Skate 13 between now and March 1st and receive An Amazing price as well as a set of either NNN or SNS Profil bindings! Do not miss this chance to start your roller ski season in the Right Direction “ONEWAY”!
**All roller skis will be delivered Early to Mid May 2012
Recognized as one of Norway’s Top Ten Nordic skiers of all time, Vegard Ulvang also just completed a 800-mile ski to the South Pole on December 14, 2011, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Amundsen’s famous expedition in 1911. Attend his rare presentation on Thursday, Feb. 23 of Birkie Week and hear first-hand from Ulvang about the experiences of his team during this historic trek. Check out the team’s South Pole Expedition Blog
DATE: Thursday – Feb. 23
TIME: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hayward – Hayward High School
FEE: $20 per person or your “Ski for the Cure” Pin. You can purchase a pin at the door,
or at various places in Hayward, including the Birkie office, New Moon
Ski & Bike, and the Birkie Expo. Wear this pin on your race bib on Feb. 25 for a
chance to win one of many great door prizes!
Make Your Reservation by February 16.
Email: birkie@birkie.com
Subject Line: Reservation
SEATING & AVAILABILITY:
Limited seating is available for this presentation on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required but suggested and can be made through February 16, 2012. Email birkie@birkie.com. Please put “Reservation” in the subject line.
A Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis:
The Vegard Ulvang presentation is part of the fundraising efforts for Multiple Sclerosis. Admission is $20 per person or your “Ski for the Cure” pin. Pins are also available for sale at the Birkie office and New Moon Ski & Bike in Hayward, and at the Birkie Expo. Wear this pin on your race bib on Feb. 25 for a chance to win one of many great door prizes!
About MS and Skiers For Cures
This is the third year in a row the American Birkebeiner has supported the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through its Skiers for Cures program. Top international skier, Vegard Ulvang, has offered to be part of this program in 2012 to help raise funds for MS and to create awareness for MS research.
Details about all three Skiers for Cures fundraisers can be found at the National MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter’s website www.wisMS.org, or by calling 800-242-3358 or emailing info.wisms@nmss.org.
Funding the Cure
Proceeds from the Skiers for Cures fundraisers support the Society’s mission of driving research for a cure. The Society funds more MS research worldwide than any other nonprofit organization. In 2011, the nonprofit organization invested $39.5 million to support more than 325 research initiatives.
About MS – Who Gets It
MS interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. It is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. MS is two to three times more common in women than men, and most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. One in 500 Wisconsin residents lives with MS, giving the state one of the highest incidence rates in the country. While the progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, advances in research and treatment are giving hope to those affected by the disease.
MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t.
Find Out How You Can Ski for a Cure!
Visit the American Birkebeiner’s Skiers for Cures information page and find out how you can Ski for a Cure in 2012!
For More Information
For questions or additional details about Vegard Ulvang at the 2012 American Birkebeiner, please contact media@birkie.com.
About the Out There Waxing Service:
I would just like to commend Out There as I had my skis done there last year for the Birkie and they were the fastest skis I have ever skied on. I was really thrilled on how coming out of down hills the speed and distance I was getting after hitting the bottom of the hills. It was incredible! And, skating just seem so effortless. Thank you for your high level of quality service.
Craig B.
Out There will be open longer hours on the weekends in February.
Feb 11th & 18th from 9-4pm
Closed Feb 25th – It’s the Birkie
Feb 26th from 12-5pm
ALSO BY APPOINTMENT ~ Call or email and we can help you out when it fits your schedule!
IF you are in the area, stop in for a visit!
Next week will be the last chance for stonegrinding prior to the Birkie. Skis need to be to the shop by Wed. the 15th of Feb. For the upcoming American Birkebeiner Waxing service is available. Skis must be to the shop no later than 12/noon on the 22nd of Feb. You can drop them off earlier. For wax service rates visit http://outthereshop.com/services/ Hope the winter has allowed everyone to get some skiing in!
Last nights Weekley Out There Night Ski headed up to the lighted loops at “OO” on the Birkie Trail. Deep fast track (very glazed) and a firm, firm skate deck with good control. 2 of us headed South toward Gravel Pit in the Moonlight and had a wonderful ski. Trail is level and firm, Great Skiing! If you can get Out There and ski it as soon as possible. Sign up for the Pre-Birkie or North End Classic ~ Support these Great Events & The ABSF! It is Even Better in the Moonlight!
| Rank | Bib | FIS Code | Name | Year | Nation | Time | FIS Points |
| 1 | 2 | 1303777 | BJOERGEN Marit | 1980 | NOR | 26:43.9 | 0.00 |
| 2 | 4 | 3505217 | KALLA Charlotte | 1987 | SWE | 26:48.0 | 3.58 |
| 3 | 5 | 3425349 | KRISTOFFERSEN Marthe | 1989 | NOR | 27:03.3 | 16.93 |
| 4 | 3 | 3425301 | JOHAUG Therese | 1988 | NOR | 27:03.4 | 17.02 |
| 5 | 27 | 3535410 | DIGGINS Jessica | 1991 | USA | 27:10.2 |
22.96 |
| 6 | 11 | 1255374 | ROPONEN Riitta-Liisa | 1978 | FIN | 27:18.5 | 30.20 |
| 7 | 1 | 3435001 | KOWALCZYK Justyna | 1983 | POL | 27:22.8 | 33.95JJ |
Starting Feb. 3rd 2012 thru Feb 24th 2012:
All Skis, Boots, Bindings & Poles 25% Off
All WOODEN Skis 15% Off
Atlas Snowshoes all 15% Off
All Nordic Clothing & Base Layers 25% Off
All Karhu Running Shoes 50% Off
**Stock is limited and for product on hand only. Prices are for instore sales only.
