Trail Conditions Great for 39th Birkebeiner
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) -- Organizers of the American Birkebeiner say trail conditions are ideal for a record number of participants in the 39th running of the cross-country ski race in northern Wisconsin.
Activities surrounding Saturday's race kick off Thursday in Hayward.
Birkebeiner spokeswoman Susan Kendrick says the snow is dry, there's a ton of it and the full race is on. The current base is between 3 and 6 inches of snow.
More than 9,400 skiers, a record field, are registered for the 50-kilometer Birkie and its support races, the 23K Kortelopet and the 12K Prince Haakon.
The Duluth News Tribune says Laurie Landgraf, the widow of Birkie founder David Landgraf of Bloomer, will light the race torch Thursday evening during opening ceremonies in Hayward.
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Winter Travel
Interested in a little getaway this winter? Check out some snowy sites that are sure to bring you and your family joy this season.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Bike along the Truckee River, hop on a carriage ride, or visit Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum!
Stowe, Vermont
Check out the home of Ben and Jerry, at the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, visit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, or tempt your taste buds with Laughing Moon Chocolates.
Denver, Colorado
See Mile High Stadium, up close and personal, visit the Children's Museum of Denver, or just enjoy the beauty and shopping of the downtown area.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Do some fly fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters, hike or bike at Sun Valley White Clouds, or go indoors and take up some bowling at Sun Valley Lodge.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Visit the largest mall in America ... the Mall of America! With more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and a miniature golf course, it will be a sure hit for the whole family!
Check out some other fun destinations and more about the destinations above here!
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