Join us at Mt Ashwabay to ski your virtual Birkie, Korte or Prince Haakon race!  ​

Grooming Update:    We'll post updates here and on our conditions page.  Most of the skate trails were freshly groomed on 2/26.   New classic tracks were set on all the skate and classic only trails on 2/24. Conditions are Excellent with a 12-18” base.  Thanks to our volunteer groomers from Bayfield Nordic for all of their dedication!

Green Loop:  Groomed 2/26 and tracked 2/24
Orange Loop (classic only): Tracked 2/24
Blue Loop: Groomed 2/26, tracked 2/24
Pink Loop:  Groomed  2/26 and tracked 2/24
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We have over 40k of trails, fantastic views, and interesting terrain to offer participants who have decided not to ski on the Birkie course this year. We are located just 55 miles north of Cable, so you can ski with us even if you are already planning to stay in the Cable/Hayward area. See the Virtual Race page on the American Birkebeiner website for additional information on choosing the virtual option. 

Dates:  February 24th-28th.   Let us know you are coming and get updates by responding to our Facebook event!

​Amenities:  There are four porta pottis at the trailhead, as well as restrooms inside the Chalet.  The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce has provided gift bags to be picked up at the Chalet or the trailhead.  First come first served!  Come on up to the Chalet after your race to enjoy a free hot drink, a beer on the deck, and brat, veggie burger or something else from our Cafe menu. You can order from our outdoor service window.  Our Chalet will be open 9-4 each day for restrooms and warming, with COVID protocols in place, and the Cafe opens at 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday.  

Routes:  You are free to ski any 43k of our trails that you please, but we have created a recommended route that will work for the Price Haakon (one loop), the Korte (two loops), and the Birkie (three loops with a few extra km to get to 43k).  (See our Route #1 Map) 
Route #2 is for Birkie CLASSIC skiers, and uses parts of our classic only trail system.  Route #3 is for the Birkie and can be skied classic or skate; it adds some additional trails (Jolly and Anchor-Seagull).    All routes have been marked with colored directional signage to make route finding easy.  We recommend that you print or download the map for your chosen route as a backup.

Grooming: Our trails are groomed by a group of volunteers from Bayfield Nordic.  They are committed to daily grooming of the Green Loop (13.6km) from February 24th-28th, weather and conditions permitting.  All of our trails are currently open with excellent coverage, and our groomers will work to keep the rest of our trail system in good condition during the virtual race. We will post updated grooming reports on this page, and on Skinny Ski, daily from Feb 24-28th.

Aid Stations: On Saturday and Sunday (Feb 27th and 28th) we will offer two aid stations on the course from 9am-2pm.
Aid station #1 Located at the start/finish area, this station will have coolers to refill your own water bottle. 
Aid Station #2 Located on course at the Sugarbush Cabin, this station will have a fire, GU, and Anderson's Pure Fuel Maple Syrup pouches.   There is an outhouse available.   (NO WATER)

Thanks to our aid station partners  Anderson Maple Syrup, and Solstice Outdoors.

Safety: Our trail system is remote, at times you may be miles from a plowed road.  There will be no ski patrol or medical assistance on the course.  Please ski with a phone and call 911 in an emergency.  Be prepared to share your location.  If you can make your way to a trail intersection, communicate the number of the intersection to emergency response personnel. 

COVID:  All skiers should wear a mask or buff in the start/finish areas, at aid stations, and in or around the chalet.  We have indoor restrooms available, as well as outdoor porta-pottis.  

Early Season Pass Sale:  Did you love skiing our trails? Buy your 2021-2022 season pass at our early sale, and save up to 25% on Nordic and All Mountain passes.  Additional discounts for first time season pass purchases!

Lodging: The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce has worked with local parters to offer lodging discounts to Birkie skiers.  Check out their offers here, as well as local food and retail options. 

Please email [email protected] with questions.

Support our trails with your donation today!

Elevation Ascent & Descent

Prince Haakon: 155m (508.5')
Korte: 310m (1017')
Birkie:  465m (1525.5')
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