Tom Kelly is one of America’s noted Olympic storytellers whose “Behind the Gold” speaking series has brought stories to audiences around the world. A Madison native, Kelly was an award-winning news photographer before moving to northwestern Wisconsin in the mid-1970s to do public relations for the then-fledgling Birkie and the prosperous Telemark Lodge. He left…
As we approach the upcoming Nordic Season we once again want to get the information out regarding our Youth Exchange Program. For those of you who are participating in it, PLEASE take a look to see if boots fit, if we need to test skis, etc. It is always great to have as much of…

Check out our Google Doc list of Closeouts! Updated in Early April as we finished our 18/19 Season Inventory! The list is shrinking! GOOGLE DOC
We are excited to have great NEWS regarding some Great rollerski options for the 2019/20 Season. Last Season we started handling the Rundle Brand out of Canada. We had fantastic feedback on these skis. In their skate line up both the FLEX and Velox had amazing performance,speed and durability for their price points. This season the Velox…

We are excited to announce that both Kris & Bjorn have been named to the coaching staffs of Jr Trips for the MIDWEST this March. After coaching (3yrs) & running (2yrs) the NENSA U16 Trip Kris is off on her first International Trip with the Midwest U18 Team to Canadian Nationals at Nakkertok Nordic. Bjorn after…
ALL Week we will have WOrld Cup on in the shop, Coffee from Chilkoot Cafe in Stillwater & treats, so Stop on Out There for a VISIT! http://www.birkie.com/ski/events/birkie/ The Shop will be Closed on Feb. 23rd

Well it’s the time of year we open our American Birkie Waxing Service. As always this is a Limited offering. For the past 9 seasons we have increased the number of skis each year and we continue to fill up. We will be testing the full week leading up to the race on the Birkie…

Starting for the 9th season we will be holding our Evening Group Skis. All ages & abilities are invited to join. We will usually leave from the shop at 5:30. Arrive at the trail within about 30min-1hr. Ski for 1-2hrs Grab some food and head back. If you live near the trail meet us Out There.…
Concierge Ski Service? Yes, we try to go above the rest. If you are looking to set up a time for a ski fitting & fleet evaluation email us From having a great selection of skis on hand, to a great selection of wine, beer or other beverage and snack & cheese trays. Why not…

DRIVE for 25– This amazing push for supporting US athletes by the National Nordic Foundation has done some amazing things to progress Nordic Sports in the US along with supporting up and coming young athletes. Once again this year we will be running a DRIVE for 25 Promotion at the shop. Details: Come in to…