May 29, 2008 – In honor of National Trails Day the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host a Birkie Trail workday on Saturday, June 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help work on the new trail. We’ll be cutting and removing small trees ahead of the logging operation, as well as removing rocks and roots from those portions of the trail that have been bulldozed.

All you need bring is a pair of gloves, loppers, protective eyewear and a water bottle. We will supply energy bars, lunch and beverages on the trail. Plan to meet at the Birkie Trail Crossing on Boedecker Rd at 9:00 a.m. From there we will car pool to various work locations. Higher clearance vehicles are recommended once you leave Boedecker Rd.

We will provide lunch and beverages for all volunteers on the trail between noon and 1 p.m. and then, for those who are able to continue, work until 2:30. Please contact the Birkie office by Thursday, June 5 at 715-634-5025, or ned@birkie.com if you are able to help “build the trail!” even for just a few hours. This will help us better plan and prepare for the day.

Directions to the Boedecker Rd. trail crossing: Go north from Seeley or south from Cable on Highway 63, turn east onto Northern Lights Rd, go left at the “T” onto Boedecker Rd. Continue on Boedecker Rd about 2 ∏ miles to the Birkie Trail crossing.

For more information on the Birkie Classic Trail expansion, “OO” building addition and the latest Trail News click here.