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The legendary Ernie St. Germain and the iconic American Birkebeiner are taking center stage in the this episode of Inside Wisconsin's Deeper Roots with Blain's Farm & Fleet!Ernie, the only skier to have competed in every single Birkie since its inception (50 to be exact), embodies the spirit of this incredible race and the endurance of Wisconsin's Northwoods. Don't miss this deep dive into the history, passion, and tradition of America's greatest cross-country ski race!Watch it here https://youtu.be/U3FxPjAVhQY and listen wherever you catch podcasts.

Broadcasting live from WRENSHALL!! (1,040 feet you know here we are!!!!)DOGE and Elon come after our show....then, we give you play-by-play from my date with my wife....plus, we provide tips and tricks for your next Birkie (and give a few shoutouts!)Finally, tune in to hear Diggins, Ogden and Schumacher talk to the press prior to the Trondheim World Champs. Press conference starts at like 42 minutes or so....

The 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima, Ukraine/Russia/Trump/Zelensky, WI supreme court, have you heard the news, polar vortex, a DOGE dividend for taxpayers, Matt from Duluth Stove & Fireplace, Birkie events start today, we might get a check, Trump/Elon/Hannity, Michele Tafoya, Mark from NW WI, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from each of our five interviews in advance of the 51st American Birkebeiner. Check out the full episodes below: Our supporters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buildup 2 Da Birkie episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠Part 1: Peter Gebhardt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Part 2: Willson Moore⁠⁠⁠⁠Part 3: Barbara Zellmer⁠⁠Part 4: Dan MitchellPart 5: Jill Sonneysn

We cap off our American Birkebeiner podcast story series with Jill Sonnesyn, the mother of four-time Birkie champ and World Cup skier Alayna Sonnesyn. Get pumped for Saturday people!Our supporters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buildup 2 Da Birkie episodes⁠⁠⁠Part 1: Peter Gebhardt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Part 2: Willson Moore⁠⁠Part 3: Barbara ZellmerPart 4: Dan Mitchell

A fun chat with Caitlin Gregg about skiing and parenting an infant and preparing for this year's Birkie. Also, podcast sponsor Pioneer Midwest race wax service: save $5 if you sign up using code "cowbell", and support the podcast directly at Patreon.com/ofsevit; if we get 10 new signups everyone signed up will get branded, novelty cowbells.

The Birkie is a big deal for Dan Mitchell and his family.The family patriarch raced his first Birkie back in 1983. Ever since then, the family's trips to Telemark have rivaled Christmas. His son Josh — who, like Dan, is a world loppet master — will join his wife and son in portraying the historic Inga and the Warriors this February."My family has received so much joy and connection from the Birkie that we excitedly share this love with as many friends as possible," Josh Mitchell wrote in his application to serve as the Birkie warriors.Between the 14 Mitchells who have raced the Birkie, the family has over 100 Barnebirkie/Prince Haakon/Korte/Birkie finishes.Having raced the Birkie isn't a pre-requisite for enjoying this show, though.All you really need is a love of family and appreciation for skiing ... and the twists and turns the sport — and life — can bring ...Enjoy!Our supporters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠⁠⁠Buildup 2 Da Birkie⁠⁠Part 1: Peter Gebhardt⁠⁠⁠Part 2: Willson Moore⁠Part 3: Barbara Zellmer

In the second hour, Shawn Connelly from the American Birkebeiner returns to the show to talk about the 2025 Birkie and why this year is looking to be much snowier than last year. Next, Civic Media Meteorlogist Brittney Merlot stops by to talk about all the snowfall that's headed our way this weekend. Then Journal Sentinel Writer and Sports Guru JR Radcliffe is here to talk Bucks, Brewers and (former) Jet Aaron Rodger. And we wouldn't leave you hanging! We have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - I'm-Possum-Able Edition!! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Jr Radcliffe, Brittney Merlot, Shawn Connelly

Barb Zellmer skied her first Korteloppet when she was 50-years old. Since then, she's completed 20 more."I'm slow, very slow - but with dogged determination I've managed to finish the race every year," she said. "What a great event - and a great way for me to get outside on the snow every winter trying to get into racing shape!"Zellmer's ski story resonated with me in many ways, and I hope you find it interesting and valuable, too!Our supporters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠⁠Buildup 2 Da Birkie⁠Part 1: Peter Gebhardt⁠Part 2: Willson Moore

Welcome to our second installment of our American Birkebeiner story series!The Super Tour skier joins the Seder-Skier Podcast for the first time to talk about his ski story — from Maine state titles to his 'Into the Wild' year in Alaska and inundation with Norwegian elite skiing while living in Oslo to earning a spot at Middlebury — and how having a chip on the proverbial shoulder has spurred improvement at every level.Enjoy!Our supporters:⁠⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠Part 1: Peter Gebhardt

Our first installment of our first-annual 'Buildup 2 Da Birkie' story series features Stevens Point, WI skier Peter Gebhardt. He raced his first FULL Birkie at age 16...and he's come back every year since. The wave 1 classic skier has a picturesque ski story and a warm heart for inspiring a love for the sport in the next generation. Enjoy! Our supporters: ⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠

*AUDIO RECOVERED! Lots of exciting stuff going on here at GripWax Nation. Join us tomorrow as we chat with a podiatric sports medicine specialist about Jessie Diggins plantar fasciitis injury. Then, on Saturday, we kick off our 'Buildup 2 da Birkie' story series. On Sunday, BSF Pro team and Middlebury alumnus Willson Moore hops on the pod! Our supporters: ⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠

Conversation with Ben Pope about lessons from Birkie 2024 and plans for Birkie 2025

The Birkie finish line podcast was a bit different this year

Look at this! Another podcast! This time we actually talk bike racing. Spinner made it to Sweaty Yeti AND Fatbike Birkie. Here is Spinner's spin on these two fat bike events held in Wisconsin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uju6x-AqpWo

With all of the talk this week around the section seeding and how all of the top teams in Class AA play each other before making it to state, the boys discuss alternative ideas to allow more of the top teams into the state tournament.Then they discuss one of the few events that was not cancelled this year, the American Birkebeiner. The Birkie is a cross country ski race that takes place in Hayward, WI. It spans 50 kilometers and is North America's largest cross-country ski marathon. 

Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs discuss fans picking fights with pro athletes and why it's a bad idea, we need to frame headlines better, court storming is a big issue for the NCAA, and Henry talks with David Josephson about completing the Birkie.

2nd Sunday of Lent The Birkie is an incredible yearly event!  So many people, come from all over the country (and the world) to make this experience possible — whether it's the skiers, the many volunteers, the family members, the friends, the staff, all our business owners — everyone comes together, preps, and plays their part to make this week happen.  Could the Birkie be a lens, a window, an analogy, into how God wants us to live the entirety of our lives?!

This has been a very busy stretch for us at Threshold.  One of us becoming a father for the first time in the last few weeks and all the imperative concentration that goes with that; and the other juggling 3 jobs all converging on massive high points.  Well, in terms of Threshold, it has had us scrambling to meet what we might expect our listeners are waiting for.  We recognize that this Birkie preview is coming in just under the wire with the event already underway in it's low-snow form, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.Chad's "hangover" ended up actually being Covid, post facto.  So he regrets his inaccurate statement in closing that he'll see you all at the Birkie.  He will not.  A reminder, among so many other things weird this winter, that some things are more important than others...Have a great Birkie weekend and enjoy meeting David and Jessica on this episode. - The guys at Threshold This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. Donate to The American Birkebeiner's Mount Telemark Village at: birkie.com/mtv With guests Jessica Yeaton and David Norris Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Todd Allbaugh broadcasts from Hayward for the 50th Anniversary of The American Birkebeiner and we're talking about the event in all its glory! Filling in for Pat Krietlow, Todd is covering all the news, sports and weather and we look at this day in history!

In the second hour of the show, guest host Todd Allbaugh along with Civic Media's own Program Director Kathryn Lake give us interviews with people from all over the world in Hayward and Cable for the 50th Anniversary of the American Birkebiener! Throughout the hour, you're going to hear the words of people who have been coming to this event for decades and how it brings people of all different backgrounds together.

Birkie week weather with Ketzel Levens

Weather is interesting as always, and in this sense I mean "interesting" in both the upper Midwest sense and the rest of the world sense.

That forecast is doing golf courses a favor, with several in Minnesota open for business this week and tee times booked solid. But on ski trails, it's a headache.The largest cross-country ski race in North America is just around the corner. The 50th American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wis., is scheduled for three weeks from now. About 13,000 people are registered including Olympic skier and Minnesotan Jessie Diggins.After the recent cancellations of other winter events like the Beargrease and Gunflint sled dog races, you may be wondering, is the Birkie really going to happen this year? Gunflint: Mail Run called off due to warm weather Beargrease: Amid ongoing lack of snow, Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon organizers cancel this winter's race “We know that the next few days, the next two weeks really are going to make people nervous when they look at those forecasts. And they make us nervous too,” Race director Kristy Maki told racers in a virtual Q&A on Monday night. “So we're being realistic about the 2024 American Birkebeiner week of events will look like.”Birkie organizers have laid out a few possibilities for this year's races. Ben Popp, Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to explain.Watch a livestream of the Birkie Trailhead cam:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbmZVxUPjIUse the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

In this episode, we talk with Alayna Sonnesyn (SMS T2), who is coming off of her fourth consecutive victory at the American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin. But the path between these victories, especially over the last two seasons, has not been smooth or direct. Alayna has had standout results on the SuperTour, but that has not directly translated into consistent results on the World Cup, leaving her navigating the tricky waters of being what is often dubbed a “bubble athlete”. Last season, her reach goal was to make the Beijing Olympic Team, which would require putting all of her eggs into whichever race-pathway-basket was most likely to get her there. Ultimately, she was not named to the team, and a positive COVID test shortly thereafter rubbed salt in the wound. She also ended the season one FIS point shy of making the objective criteria for National Team selection in 2022. Alayna has been open about all of these setbacks both on social media and her blog - in particular, how difficult they can be to process in the moment. However, on paper, she has translated this journey into a career-best season. She's cracked into the heats of two World Cup freestyle sprints, finished 26th in a 20k skate in Davos, and clocked the 5th fastest time of day in the same event during Stage 4 of the Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf, GER. She even beat SMS T2 teammate Jessie Diggins on a downhill segment.  Alayna talks through these experiences, where she's at now, and of course, the Birkie during this episode. We also chat about her new podcast project, Extra Blue – which is well worth a listen – and who her dream guest and conversation would be. The answer is surprising.Just a heads up – we did have a few connection issues which caused a few audio bumps. Thanks for listening!

Show #203 - Seeley Dave chats Trek's redesigned Aluminum Farley Fatbike, gives us a heads up on the Fat Bike Birkie coming up tomorrow and likely race course trail conditions, and hips us to his plan for a new Bikepacking Video Podcast with a more "everyday person" vibe. This episode pits JK and Tony for the dubious honor of champion of the Pregame Olympics. Who will it be? Listen and vote! Talkin' Schmack Just as I was wondering about Trek's commitment to fatbikes they redesigned the Aluminum Farley! More bikepacking/expedition focused Bontrager Gnarwhal 27.5 x 4.5 120tpi will likely be available for a while too. Frozen Snot Ride - https://facebook.com/events/s/frozen-snot-ride-2023/1641498892950698/ St Paddy's Day Parade and Ride Reminder to email Marcus_Warrington@trekbikes.com if you want to see a Fatbike Class in the WORS series. Can't hurt! Dan Dahl's band, Astral Hand - Lords of Data - Psychedelic Space Rock? - https://astralhand.bandcamp.com/album/lords-of-data  New Chewey Podcast and gear Mando is back Wisconsin Bike Week June 3rd-10th, 2023 - https://wisconsinbikefed.org/wisconsin-bike-week/ Astral Hand - Lords of Data   Show Guest - Dave Schlabowske  Thoughts on the redesigned Aluminum Trek Farley Fat Bike Fat Bike Birkie Race Course Report and Likely Conditions New Bikepacking Video Podcast - The Northwoods Ramble?? Show Beer - 3 Floyds Zombie Ice - Undead Double Pale Ale Crafted with an unholy amount of citra hops, this Undead Pale Ale heralds the zombie evolution after the dust has settled from the apocalypse. 8.5% ABV 55 IBU Style: Double Pale Ale Call-in to 717-727-2453 and leave us a message about how cycling is making your life better! Shit Worth Doin' March 11th, 2023 - Fatbike Birkie - Cable, WI March 11th, 2023 - 28 Below 50k Race, Ride, Tour - Black Hills, SD - https://www.28below.com/ June 3rd-10th, 2023 - Wisconsin Bike Week - https://wisconsinbikefed.org/wisconsin-bike-week/ Bikes! Surly Ice Cream Truck Surly Wednesdays are now built into complete bikes! Surly Wednesday Fatbike Custom Build - Medium - Shangri-La Green Surly Wednesday Fatbike Custom Build - Large - Shangri-La Green Large Schlick Cycles APe for aggressive fatbiking - Purple. Possibly the last APe! Definitely the last Teesdale-built APe! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build - Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build - Orange Wu-Tang Singlespeed from State Bicycles Wu-Tang Yellow Klunker from State Bicycles Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. Wyatt Medium Fatbike - Custom Powdercoat  Schlick Fatbikes A bunch of Schlick Growler (Zen Bicycle Fabrications AR 45) frames for custom builds. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com Call-in to 717-727-2453 and leave us a message about how cycling is making your life better! Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks!

Stop what you're doing right now and listen!! The man, the myth, the legend, and 48 hours post Birkie title, David Norris hops on our show to talk about what it means to go from quasi-retired and coaching Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athletes to earning a spot on the World Championship team. Norris will be racing the 50k in Planica and we caught him en route to Slovenia for a quick phone call. Plus, winners and losers halfway through worlds and some predictions for tomorrow's 10k.... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support

Heavy snow has blanketed much of southern and eastern Minnesota this week. Though the storm was not quite as historic as predicted by some early forecasts, it has posed challenges for travel and parking across the region. MPR News host Angela Davis checked in with MPR News reporters and drivers about the storm conditions around the state. She also talked with Kevin Reed, Interim director of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and Lt. Gordon Shank, public information officer with the Minnesota State Patrol. They gave advice what to do if someone is involved in an accident. Here are some highlights of the conversation. The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Click the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. What to do if you get stranded or in a crash Kevin Reed: The first thing is to call 911. Secondly, stay within your vehicle because that's going to be the safest place for you. We're going to tell you to bring some stuff, a blanket, a hat because you know it's going to be cold. Take time to figure out what your route is and what possibly could happen. Make sure you have a charger and make sure you have the things that you would need just to sit tight for a little while because it may delay somebody coming to help you. Lt. Gordon Shank: We've noticed our crashes aren't as high as some people might have thought they'd been. And I think that's just because drivers are waiting to go out until conditions improve. We hope people continue to do that. If you have to go out, give yourself extra time, plenty of time to get where you need to go and drive slower than the speed limit. If you have to go on the exit ramps, know that those are some of our challenging areas where we do see a lot of crashes and vehicles off-road. If you do, unfortunately, find yourself in a ditch or a crash, if you can move that crash off the freeway, we ask you to do that. It's safer for everybody involved. Buckle up and call 911. We'll get there as soon as we can but we need to know where you're at. The safest place to be is sitting inside your vehicle. What did Minnesota look like during the storm? Our colleagues all around the state shared their opinions and experiences. Let's explore what they said. ‘Wind gusts in the Twin Cities were upwards of 40 miles an hour overnight' The problem with removing snow in this situation is that it blows it back over the roads or your driveway. That's all the MnDOT crews are really gonna have to deal with today. The snow is winding down but it's going to take a while to clean up, especially until that wind dies down, which really won't come until probably the evening hours Thursday. Friday morning the wind will be much lighter, but a breeze will make it feel more like it's in the teens below zero in the Metro area, and 30s below zero for wind chills in the west central part state. – Sven Sundgaard, MPR News meteorologist  ‘Like looking into a snow globe' I live in New Ulm, southwestern Minnesota. It's difficult to exactly tell how much new snow fell overnight because there's so much blowing and drifting. We've been shoveling frequently to stay ahead of the snow.  More than a half a dozen counties have at least some roads closed in southwestern Minnesota. But I should say that it's not uncommon for us to close roads down because of wind causing snow to drop and reducing visibility. I haven't heard too many reports of drivers getting stranded. Overall, I feel like there was a lot of preparation and planning that seems to have made things a lot smoother than the storm we had around the holidays. – Hannah Yang, MPR News reporter ‘This last inch of snow is the tough one' I talked to Anne Meyer this morning from MnDOT and she said: “It's this last inch, even if it looks clear, this last inch is a tough one. For drivers, it's going to be compacted and slippery. For plows, it's very difficult to get up. So they're going to be going at it all day.” On all these interstates, you're gonna see county plows, city plows … we're into the tough nut of the winter here.  Safety barriers are up to a certain height and at some point, the snow gets so high that a car will go up the snow and clear a safety barrier. So you're gonna see heavy equipment out this weekend and loaders clearing those guardrails and those bridge decks so that they are as safe as they are when there's no snow there. People are heeding this warning to stay off the roads.  – Tim Nelson, MPR News reporter ‘Airport traffic has not been chaotic' It's been a pretty quiet morning at the airport. The same for yesterday. We have had about 300 canceled flights so far this morning, but I think folks probably found out that their flight was canceled when they were at home or at a hotel. I'm looking at the check-in lines right now. They're not long. Folks are able to just sort of walk in, check in and get to their scheduled flight.  The common theme among a lot of the folks who were getting here this morning was the roads were a mess. But a lot of them were also just staying at nearby hotels and took a shuttle. That's actually what I did to avoid the drive this morning. I can only imagine what the freeways were like this morning. – Sarah Thamer, MPR News reporter Delayed and closed schools My kids are not happy about school being late, they were really hoping for a snow day today. I have been checking around and it looks like a lot of schools are closed since yesterday in the St. Cloud area and today they are having e-learning days. So it kind of varies.  Schools were waiting just to see what the snowfall totals actually were and I think they were a little bit less than some of the initial predictions. So they're hoping that things clear up. I know the plows are out on our streets here, but for instance, my car is stuck in the alley. It is going to be really a challenge to get anywhere.  – Kirsti Marohn, MPR News reporter The storm impacted childcare in some communities Rochester is unique because it's such a huge medical community. When we have a snow day, after school and before school care will remain open during that day. But even that has been canceled in the last couple of days. If you're a nurse who's working in the ICU, you still have to go to work and you don't have much of a choice, but maybe you don't have anywhere to send your kids.  What was unusual about this storm is that we saw a lot of additional closures we don't typically see like daycare centers. Also, we are operating on sort of a limited bus route schedule this morning. Some routes have been entirely closed for the day, and that is a little unusual. I think we feel those impacts a little bit more in terms of the workforce here. – Catharine Richert, MPR News reporter ‘The Birkie race has never been canceled for too much snow' I talked to the organizers of the Birkie yesterday and the concern is that they know that some people are probably not going to be able to make it to the race. People come from all over the country and all over the world. 20 people from 20 different countries come to the Birkie and some flights have been canceled.  Luckily the big races are Friday and Saturday, so they're hoping that most folks driving in from the Twin Cities, Duluth and elsewhere, should be able to make it. It's funny that the race has been canceled in the past for not enough snow, it's never been canceled for too much snow. So organizers are pretty excited about all this snow in the good conditions that skiers should have. – Dan Kraker, MPR News reporter Your experiences with road conditions Minnesotans called into the show and shared their experiences. Here are a few of them. ‘We need MnDOT more than we are used to' I think MnDOT needs to be more up to par and instead of waiting until the snow is done falling, we should have trucks out to help people deal with this. We know that snow is coming and people are sliding or getting caught on the sides of the roads and stuff. I drove probably like three miles from home to work and it was terrible. And I just feel sorry for the people that have to really commute far. It was a slippery, deep snow type of drive.  – Nate in Fridley ‘We've been plowing 30 hours or more straight' I have been plowing for the better part of the last couple of days here. That's kind of the hard part of snowstorms like this, we ended up spending 30 hours or more straight trying to keep up with it. I'm on my third pass through Edina and Bloomington and there is another fresh layer of snow on the ground. I've got to go clean up again. I'm in a giant excavator and it has gotten stuck a few times tonight because of the wet heavy nature of it. When there's a lot of traffic on the road, it's not only dangerous, but it also complicates the effectiveness of our job. – Kyle in Minneapolis ‘Thank you for staying home' I'm a plow driver and I just want to share that it's really nice that there aren't a lot of people on the road. Having that less traffic out there makes it easier to do the work. It makes a world of difference because otherwise, people get stuck, they spin out and that makes our job a lot harder. So it's great for people to stay home. – Anne in Oakdale

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The American Birkebeiner has for a long time been a machine in American nordic skiing, but how do the inner workings function? Threshold talks with Birkie Executive Director, Ben Popp, just one week away from North America's biggest cross country ski race. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Ben Popp Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

This week kicks off the 49th Birkie Week! Blair Flickinger, Marketing Director of American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, talks to us about the tens of thousands of people from 49 states and 20 different countries who will descend upon Hayward for a week's worth of fun cross country skiing events - including the Barkie Birkie! Then we discuss Mardi Gras and Jane's relief of not having to talk about Paczkis all day. Guest: Blair Flickinger

Earth Rider Brewery's founder Tim Nelson stops by to talk about how they have become the official beer of the Birkie, as well as to give some beer recommendations for your last days of training.

Jon Kreye is an award winning adventure photographer based in Minnesota. Jon and I first met during the 2022 Birkie and I have been wanting to have him on the show for some time now. Jon has stayed in some of the most unique and highly desired rental properties across the country including shipping container cabins, treehouses, dome homes, private islands, yurts, barn homes, and more. He recently came out with a book, Up North: Getaways of Minnesota and Wisconsin , and is a great person to follow on Instagram. I had a wonderful time talking with him about photography, what some of his favorite adventures have been and what places are on his radar to visit. Enjoy! Follow his adventures on Instagram @jonkreye

The American Birkebeiner (Birkie) is an annual cross-country ski marathon located in Hayward, Wisconsin that people from all over the country participate in. The Birkie is made up of several events in addition to the 51K and 55K Birkie marathon races and the 24K Kortelopet race (the second largest ski race in North America). It spans 50 kilometers from Cable, WI to Hayward, WI for Skaters, and 55K for Classic Skiers. In 2020, skiers from 49 States and 27 countries participated.This year, the Birkie will take place the week of February 22 – 26, 2023. In addition to the annual Birkie event, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation provides year-round, healthy, active lifestyle events for thousands of adventurous spirits of all ages and abilities. Ben Popp is with Michelle to talk all about it!Winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin and hair. Between all the chapped and cracked skin, and frizzy or damaged hair, this is the time of year to pay extra attention to self-care and beauty routines. Beauty & Fashion Expert, Emily L. Foley is here with a few tips to help us look and feel our best during the colder months. Joe Hart is the President and CEO at Dale Carnegie Training, the most experienced training organization in the world, celebrating 110 years since its founding with operations in over 75 countries and having provided training to tens of millions of people globally. Hart regularly has his writings appear on Newsweek, HR.com, and Rolling Stone, a popular speaker, and co-author of the upcoming book, “TAKE COMMAND: Find your INNER STRENGTH, BUILD ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS, and LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT” released January 10th, 2023 with Simon and Schuster. The book is inspired by the iconic best seller “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and named after the Top 50 ranked Leadership and Management Podcast Joe hosts, “Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast,” which has included guests ranging from Fortune 500 CEOs to Hall of Fame athletes and fast growing company CEOs. Joe talks to Michelle about how to take command of your own life.Cardiologists at Northwestern Medicine are using AI to identify patients with advanced heart failure who require specialized care, including those who might need ventricular assistance devices or transplant. Heart failure is a common, costly condition affecting over 6 million U.S. adults. That's about 1 in 250 people. When a patient reaches advanced heart failure, medications no longer work. That's why it's vital to catch the problem early.The Center for Artificial Intelligence at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute oversees an expansive research and clinical AI program targeting cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Faraz Ahmad is a cardiologist and associalte director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institiue's Center for Artificial Intelligence. He talks to Michelle about what Northwestern Medicine is doing to help patients.

Michael Gayle, an Outdoor Adventure Coach, teacher and trainer shares why training in nature brings about more than endurance and overall fitness.  Discover more about Michael's WorkStart Training for the Birkie!Michael's philosophy of creating Wellness Through Awareness grew out of his military training, his love of wilderness and adventure travel, and his interest in understanding the mind-body connection which led to his study of Kinesiology, Pilates & Native American inspired tracking.Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

From the Minnesota-special intro to the bonus material at the end of the podcast, we've got it all for you this week. Joining the show is pro track-turned-trail runner Garrett Heath. The Winona, MN product not only pulled off the DOUBLE triple crown — back-to-back 1600, 3200, and xc titles (kiddos, this was back before the MSHSL softened everything and made three classes, too) — he added two Nordic ski titles as well (which is, in case you were wondering, as many titles as Zak Ketterson won). The 9x Stanford All-American has had a legendary career, and it's still going. After competing in the 5,000-meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2021, Heath made the move to the pro trail scene. On this show, we talk about his upbringing, a little Nordic nonsense, what caused the shift to the trails, what's surprised him, and how it's changed his training. We also....and we know this is what you really care about ...discuss the epic Elliott Heath Birkie Mystery. Heath is ending his season this Saturday on the Birkie trails for the USATF Half Marathon Trail Champs. On the show, we discuss who figures to be his biggest competition, and it's probably not who you — or maybe even he — was thinking. Stick around for a BONUS 75-seconds of show that we are opening up for free to everyone, just this once. Next time, it will require a $99.99/week subscription. Plus, we threw in the 2015 hit which, to date, is only available on this show and in the CD drawer of a few random athletes on the three-peat Alamosa High School XC team. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seder-skier/support

(L-R) Chris Stevens, Corey Stelljes, Will Ross Tio Gomez talks with four-time Fat Bike Birkie Champion, Corey Stelljes about his incredible ‘four-peat' winning streak. We get into the weeds a bit with subjects that include lumberjacking, bow staff skills, and something really interesting called ‘MAD/BAT'. At some point in the show, I think we trade […]

Hear from a dozen Birkie skiers who are, seven weeks later, running the Boston Marathon. Also, be sure to take the podcast listener survey at tinyurl.com/cowbellfeversurvey

L-R – Bee Furlong, Maria Statz, Sonia Mattson In this episode of the DGP, tio Gomez talks with Maria Statz from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Maria just won the 2022 Fat Bike Birkie up in the Northwoods. We also announce the winner of the PDW prize package from the last show. We'll try to get some […]

Relive the Birkie with part 1 of our Main Street podcast.

My friends, Beau and Bethany Petersen had me over at their Wisconsin Surf shop to enjoy a night of podcasting in their mobile sauna called Wisconsin Sauna. While we were slow cooking in the sauna, we discussed the Birkie, what the event means to us, and also gave you some Birkie tips! Enjoy!

Birkie week is upon us. Who better to talk to then 2-time Champion, Alayna Sonnesyn about becoming the youngest female Birkie winner in history. With guest Alayna Sonnesyn Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

The American Birkebeiner is so much more than a ski race—it provides an opportunity for Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities to unite as a community and celebrate our sport. Cross Country Skier podcast host Peter Graves talks with Birkie Executive Director Ben Popp about what it takes to put on the most iconic cross country ski race in the U.S. They also discuss race founder Tony Wise's legacy, which included building and operating the Telemark Lodge and its associated alpine and Nordic ski trails. Following the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation's purchase of the historic property last year, Popp fills us in about the exciting plans for its revival, including the possibility of a World Cup race in 2024. This episode of the Cross Country Skier Podcast is possible thanks to the support of Madshus Nordic Skis. It's also possible thanks to support from our listeners—if you like what you hear and would like to hear more, please make a contribution.

Ben and Kristy join from the Birkie office in Downtown Hayward for a check-in on race prep, and then Cowbell Fever Chief Meteorologist Ketzel Levens joins to talk weather.

There's nothing quite like Birkie Week in Hayward, WI. The town's population grows exponentially and there's a buzz that everyone can feel. It's the Super Bowl of the Northwoods. With the big week quickly approaching, I dipped back into my vault to talk about what the Birkie means to me. Enjoy!

Join in to hear from 2020 Birkie Champion Jess Yeaton who is on the Australian ski team in Beijing, and before that a weather update from Cowbell Fever Chief Meteorologist Ketzel Levens

Jeremy Hecker from Pioneer Midwests joins to talk coaching, race waxing for the Birkie, at the Tour de Ski and leading PMW's race wax team this year.

Spencer Pauly joins to talk about his trail report app, SkiWise. Also, a recap of the Birkie's recent Q and A session.

Threshold sits down with double Junior World Champion and the youngest winner of the American Birkebeiner, Johnny Steel Hagenbuch. We get into the environment and circumstances of Hagenbuch's development, his part in the young group of American men who shined like no Americans before at the junior level, his college plans, his long-range skiing aspirations, and of course, winning the Birkie at age 19. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by SALOMON. Recognizing that the future existence of skiing is directly impacted by climate change, Salomon is confirming that sustainability will be a major aspect of its performance parameters in future winter sports products. The first of those sustainable products is the new S/MAX eSKIN Nordic ski, the company's first ski constructed with a sustainable mindset, with its core constructed with recycled plastic bottles. For more information on Salomon's focus on sustainability, and all their great products... Visit salomon.com with Guest Johnny Steel Hagenbuch Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr