This wave celebrates the spirit of the 35 intrepid skiers who finished the first Birkie in 1973.
It is comprised of a small group of skiers who have completed the most Birkies and therefore have a special place in the
race’s history. The current group of 2024 Spirit of 35 skiers have at least 44 American Birkebeiners completed, including Birkie Founder,
Ernie St. Germain, who has finished all 49 American Birkebeiners!
Birkie gear bags will be distributed as part of
bib pick-up. There will be a mandatory meeting for Seeded Group competitors prior to
the race. There is no Seeded Group in (...)