Cross Country Skiers Preparing For 2025 American Birkebeiner

CBS Minnesota

February 13, 2025

CABLE & HAYWARD, Wis. — In the tiny town of Cable, Wisconsin, there are signs of American Birkebeiner pride everywhere.

"More than just the prestige of having the event and having that recognition, there's a lot of dollars that come in with that," said P.C. Rasmussen, owner of the Lakewoods Resort in Cable.

The Birkie, a cross-country ski marathon since 1973, is inspired by Norwegian lore.

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