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GENERATION BIRKIE – 25 YEARS YOUNG!I remember standing at the starting line of thefirst Birkebeiner on Feb. 9, 1985, theexcitement surrounding the new eventsomehow taking the edge off the chill -35degree temperature. One hundred and twentyeightintrepid cross-country skiers bolted out of Devonthat day, shadowing the North Saskatchewan River intoEdmonton. It was a beautiful course and the warm embrace of theblanket placed on my shoulders by a volunteer at the FortEdmonton finish line remains a favourite Birkie memory. My beardcovered in ice, my energy spent, I couldn't have been happier.Don't ask me to explain. You might call it the Birkie spirit, and it'sshared in different ways among skiers, volunteers, organizers andthsponsors as we prepare to celebrate the 25 Canadian Birkebeineron February 9, 2013.Sure there've been a few bumps over the years. Unreliable snowconditions along the river forced the event to move to higher climesat the Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area in1988. The longer distance events eventually started at theUkrainian Cultural Heritage Village, weaving through Elk IslandNational Park and Blackfoot. Waskehegan Staging Area becamehome for the shorter distance tours. And on four separate yearsthe snow cover was too skimpy or the temperatures dropped closeto the point where Celsius meets Fahrenheit – minus 40 degrees.But most years the weather and snow were just fine and thenumber of participants kept growing and growing. The Birkie solidlyretains the title of the largest classic ski event in Canada.The Birkie is what you make it, whether you're a keen competitoranxious to blow through your distance as fast as possible, or of amore recreational mindset, happy to spend the day with family orfriends tackling the ups and downs of the knob and kettle terrain.A quarter century is a long time – a generation – and the ongoingpopularity of the Birkie reflects its family-friendly, all-ages appealplus the enduring benefits of cross-country skiing. Recent studiesin the U.S. and Sweden indicate life-long cross-country skiers haveabout twice the cardiovascular and muscular fitness of non-skiers.thSo, ski on. Here's to a great 25 Birkie. Enjoy the day and becomepart of the legend.Allan MayerPresidentIMPORTANT INFORMATIONthWelcome to the 25 Silver Anniversary CanadianBirkebeiner! We anticipate an exciting Birkie withawesome tracks. Here are a few notes to remember for thebig day.1. Classical Technique Only. Skating is NOT allowed -no gliding on herringbone; no sideways pushing aroundturns or anywhere else.2. Keep Right. The left lane is for passing only. Listen forthe call, “Track”, and get out of the way safely and quickly.3. Ears Alert. For safety, do not ski with headphones.4. Food Station Etiquette. In fairness to skiers passingthrough, don't stop in the track; step well to the side.5. Stay on Your Course. Changing events during the raceis not allowed. Anyone not passing all checkpoints on theirregistered course will be a DNF or DSQ.6. Medical Support. If you experience a health concern,seek assistance. Food Stations and Finish Line haveMedical Teams and Course Patrollers have radios. Pleasestick a medical label on the back of your bib if applicable.7. Park Right. There is no parking at the FinishStadium. Those skiing shorter distances park at theUncas parking lot – see instructions on page 10. Allowplenty of time. Enjoy the bus ride and visit with other skiers.8. Cold Temperatures. We follow Cross CountryCanada's rules for loppets. Courses may be modified forthe safety of skiers and volunteers. Prepare properly:dress in layers; have adequate hand, head and neckprotection; and keep well-hydrated and well-fueled.9. Warm Temperatures. Drink lots of water or sports drinkat food stations. Peel layers as necessary.BE ALERT, BE SAFE…Rental Timing Chip Instructions1. In your race package, you will receive a Velcro neoprenetiming chip.2. Make sure you have your timing chip, bib and clean,tagged personal clothing bag on race day.3. Before putting your timing chip on, check that the chipnumber matches your bib number.4. Attach your timing chip securely to either ankle (andonly your ankle) using the Velcro strap. This chip will be theonly way your final finishing time will be recorded.5. At the Finish Line a volunteer will collect your chip.Please be sure that it is retrieved from you. There is a $40charge to you if your chip is not collected, so it is veryimportant for you to return your chip immediately afteryour race. Thank you.Have a great Birkie Day!www.canadianbirkie.com5

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February 8 -Opening Ceremonies and Nordic FairPlease join us for the Opening Ceremonies of the 25thCanadian Birkie at 11:45 am on Friday February 8th at theRamada Conference Centre (11834 Kingsway Ave). TheOpening Ceremonies will be followed immediately by the NordicFair (noon – 8 pm). Pick up your race package, visit oursponsors’ and partners’ booths, pick up a Birkie souvenir or two,get the latest waxing advice and watch waxing demos, and enjoya sample of beer as you catch up with ski friends. You must pickup your race package at the Fair.February 9 -Starting at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village(UCHV)55 km Torskeklubben Birkebeiner with Pack & 55 kmSpencer Environmental Birkie Lite6:45 am Leave Edmonton to drive to UCHV7:45 am Arrive UCHV parking lot – follow directions ofparking marshals7:50 am 5-minute walk to Red Barn for coffee & muffins8:00 am Wax skis and walk to Start Line on Goose Lake8:15 am Test wax, weigh your 5.5. kg backpack (forBK with pack)8:30 am Drop off tagged clothing bag at ClothingTruck on Goose Lake (note: bring own bag)8:45 am Place yourself on one of 14 lanes based onyour estimated skiing time (self-seeding –start with folks of similar ability please!)8:50 am Official Program at Start Line9:00 am Start of 55 km Birkebeiner with Packand 55 km Birkie Lite31 km Edmonton Journal Tour7:15 am Leave Edmonton to drive to UCHV8:15 am Arrive UCHV parking lot – follow directions ofparking marshals8:20 am 5-minute walk to Red Barn for coffee & muffins8:45 am Wax skis9:00 am Walk to Start Line on Goose Lake – watchthe start of the 55 km events9:05 am Test wax and warm up9:10 am Drop off tagged clothing bag at ClothingTruck on Goose Lake (note: bring own bag)9:15 am Place yourself on one of 14 lanes based onyour estimated skiing time (self-seeding –start with folks of similar ability please!)9:25 am Official Program at Start Line9:30 am Start of 31 km TourA free shuttle bus service for finishers runs from the FinishLine (in the Stadium) back to vehicles at the Long Start atthe UCHV. It runs continuously all day until 5 pm.YOUR ITINERARYwww.canadianbirkie.comStarting at Waskehegan Staging Area:2.5 or 4 km Ole's Tour, presented by Steeplejack8:30 am Leave Edmonton to drive to Uncas Parking Lot9:00 am Arrive Uncas Parking Lot – follow directions ofparking marshals9:30 am Bus to Start /Finish area9:45 am Arrive Waskehegan Stadium and wax skis10:00 am Festival Tent for coffee/hot chocolate10:30 am Drop off tagged clothing bag at ClothingTent in Stadium (note: bring own bag)10:35 am Walk to Start Line on Field – plan up to 10minutes to walk - longer with little people10:50 am Move to warm up. Fast rabbits at the front,turtles and pulks at the back please.10:55 am Official Program at Start Line11:00 am Start of Ole's Tour – you decide 2.5 km or 4km distance at the Start Line or the junction.No times at Finish Line.13 km JV Driver Mini Birkie11:00 am Leave Edmonton to drive to Uncas Parking Lot11:30 am Arrive Uncas parking lot – follow directions ofParking Marshals12:00 pm Bus to Start/Finish area12:15 pm Arrive Waskehegan Stadium, wax skis and enjoycoffee/hot chocolate and muffins in Festival Tent12:50 pm Drop off tagged clothing bag at ClothingTent in Stadium (note: bring own bag)1:00 pm 10 minute Walk to Start Line on Field1:10 pm Wax as needed and warm up1:15 pm Place yourself in one of 14 lanes based onyour estimated skiing time (self-seeding – startwith folks of similar ability please!)1:25 pm Official Program at Start Line1:30 pm Start of 13 km Mini BirkieAll skiers and spectators, see page 10 for importantinformation re: parking and shuttle buses.Viking Feast and 25th Birkie GalaThe Ramada Conference Centre (11834 Kingsway Ave), ourBirkie host hotel, will be the site of our Feast and Gala. Join usfor this wonderful event: fantastic buffet dinner and a wonderfulprogram full of Birkie spirit. Doors open at 6 pm; dinner at 7.Purchase tickets to the Feast and Gala when you register on-linefor your Birkie event. If you forgot to do this, you can do it nowthrough our website. Please purchase tickets by February 4,2013.25th Birkie Pin & Chocolate CoinEach skier in a timed event will receive a souvenir pin tomark this special milestone year. The pin will be in yourrace package and we encourage you to wear it withpride on the trail on Birkie day. Participants in theuntimed Ole’s Tour will receive a special25th Silver Birkie Chocolate Coin.7

“Celebrating 25 years of Birkie Prints”On-line Program Guide& Print Info PageThis year, the Birkie Society has joined the vast majority of eventorganizers by putting the program guide on-line as the primarydelivery method. Individual print copies will not be available, exceptin special cases (a limited number of copies will be available toconsult at the Nordic Fair). This will help reduce paper usage (for agreener Birkie) and help keep registration fees low by savingprinting costs. Of course you can selectively print anything from theon-line guide you think you really need in hand. You will also find atwo-sided info page in your race package with the key times andlocation information you need to know.www.canadianbirkie.comTheMarketer.bizA DESTINATION MARKETING COMPANYProud publisher of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival Programwww.yardleyjones.com•Graphic Design & Printing•Tourism & Event Marketing•Web Design & Social MediaDevelopment•Advertising Specialties780.632.61911.888.632.8755F: 780.632.3504PO Box 455Vegreville, AB T9C 1R68www.canadianbirkie.com

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GETTING THERE...ONCE YOU’RE THERE...LocationThe 55 km and 31 km long ski events start at the Ukrainian CulturalHeritage Village (drive east of Edmonton, just east of Elk IslandNational Park) and end in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot ProvincialRecreation Area. Give yourself plenty of time to get there,especially because of early morning darkness, and possible racedaysnow or poor road conditions. The short events all start andfinish at the Waskehegan Staging Area in the Provincial RecreationArea. Study the Venues Map in this program.Parking and Shuttle BusesParking is a challenge with so many skiers and spectators. Toensure that you do not miss your start time, plan to be at the parkingarea one and a half (1.5) hours before your start. Don’t leaveyour parking lot without your bib on your chest and chipon your ankle!55 and 31 km skiers55 and 31 km skiers MUST park or be dropped off at theUkrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) off of Highway 16.You will be shuttled from the Finish Line / Stadium (Waskehegan)back to the UCHV to pick up your vehicle. Shuttles will runcontinuously all afternoon. Spectators going to the Finish Linemust park at Uncas Parking Lot (see instructions below).13 km and 2.5/4 km Skiers and Spectators at theFinish Line13 km, 2.5/4 km skiers and spectators MUST park at the UncasParking Lot. It is located 5 km west of Waskehegan on Twp.Road 524 at Range Road 213. Watch for road signs. Free shuttlebuses run continuously from 8:00 a.m. until festivities are over(approximately 5:30 p.m.) Note: Team buses may park atWaskehegan (follow directions of Parking Controllers).No Parking at WaskeheganNo parking for skiers or spectators at Waskehegan, and noparking on Range Road 210. Please follow the directions of thevolunteer Parking Controllers and police. Please be nice to theparking officials; they are all volunteers and have feelings too! Ifyou are picking up a skier, park at the Uncas Parking Lot, take thefree shuttle to the Stadium, locate your buddy, and return with theshuttle to your vehicle at Uncas Parking Lot.Birkie Bus from HotelA bus or van will be available for skiers and spectators from theRamada Conference Centre (11834 Kingsway Avenue). Peopleusing the Birkie Bus MUST sign up and get a bus ticket at theNordic Fair on Friday (at the Informationbooth). Bus leaves at 6:45 am from the hosthotel to the Ukrainian Cultural HeritageVillage, and at 10:30 am from the host hotelto Waskehegan. See the information boothfor the bus schedule.10 www.canadianbirkie.comSkier Pack Weigh-inPack weigh-in for 55 km Birkebeiner class skiers takes place nearthe Start Line at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Giveyourself time to get your pack weighed. Packs for Birkebeiner classskiers must weigh a minimum of 5.5 kilograms at both the Startand Finish of the event. Anything can be used for weight. Pleaseweigh your pack at home or at the Nordic Fair to avoid problems atthe Start. Packs must be of the over-the-shoulder type - fannypacks or weight vests do NOT qualify!Waxing & Warm-up FacilitiesSnacks and coffee at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village are inthe big Red Barn which is a heated facility located at the southend of the parking lot. Seating will be very limited in the barn,so please put your boots on in your vehicle.There will be NO use of the indoor washrooms at the UkrainianCultural Heritage Village, but there will be plenty of outdoorportable toilets in appropriate locations. The same applies to thepermanent outdoor toilets which will be closed at the WaskeheganStaging Area for the Short Starts and the Finish. There are lots ofporta-potties on site. There are heated change trailers, and a largeheated Festival Tent at the Finish.A wax room and tables will be provided at the host hotel onFebruary 8th (Nordic Fair). Bring your own waxingequipment and supplies. On Birkie Day come prepared to waxyour own skis and bring extra wax with you. Look for the big “waxthermometer” near the barn! SWIX and Track 'n Trail will be atboth long and short starts and Totem at short starts to providewaxing advice, but line-ups can be long. Poles and wax kits will beavailable at some Aid Stations along the course, and some CoursePatrollers may have wax. Each skier is responsible for his or herown wax and waxing.Dress for the WeatherThe weather can change quickly. Dress in layers, avoiding cotton ifpossible and include wind protection. Follow the advice ofPatrollers, Medical Officials or Parks Staff if they notice signs offrostbite or hypothermia. Wear or carry a face covering.Clothing Drop-off & Pick-upAs part of our Greening the Birkie initiative, you MUST bringyour own sports bag, duffel bag or backpack in which to keepyour warm clothes for after your race. We will not be providingplastic bags for this purpose. In your race package you will find awired tag to attach to your clothing bag. It is very important to havewarm clothes to put on at the Finish. Leave nothing at UkrainianCultural Heritage Village; put extra clothing in your vehicle.Clearly mark your BIB NUMBER on your tag, attach it to yourbag and leave it at the Clothing Trucks at the Ukrainian CulturalHeritage Village (for long starts), or at the Waskehegan ClothingTent for the short events. It is also a good idea to label your bag andall personal items with your name and phone number. Your gear istransported to the Finish and put in a heated and staffed ClothingTent for pickup following your finish. 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Event CoursesThe courses follow gently rolling aspen parklandterrain. Most of the trail is tree-sheltered. Somelake crossings and open areas may be subject towind and drifting. Controllers and Patrollers arestationed along the course. Please use care ondownhill sections and observe caution signs. Alltrails not on course are closed off. Please do not skion closed-off sections.55 km course distances are marked with greensigns and flags and the 31 km course is markedwith blue signs and flags. The courses both start atthe Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, then splitat km 4 and merge at various points. Junctions arewell-flagged. Take care to stay on your course.The 13 km course joins the 31 km course after theLast Chance Food Station, but splits off again justbefore the Finish Line. Follow the red flags.The 2.5 km and 4 km courses are well-flaggedthroughout. Skiers in these events, and these eventsonly, are welcome to change courses between thesetwo distances, where the courses diverge.Bailing OutIf you cannot continue, stop at any Aid Station andget a shuttle bus ride back to the Festival area. Giveyour bib and timing chip to the driver so we knowyou are leaving the course. You will not get a timeon the results list.Course RecordsBK 55 Male 3:01BK 55 Female 3:45BL 55 Male 2:37BL 55 Female 3:0531 JT Male 1:2731 JT Female 1:3913 MB Male 40:2513 MB Female 45:09*GOING GREENWITH PURPLE, BLUE AND REDIn our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle,we are asking skiers who have one or morepurple, blue or red cloth bibs sitting at hometo please bring them to the Nordic Fair or atleast commit to re-using one you alreadyhave. If we don’t have to give you a newreplacement cloth bib this year, we’ll have aspecial Birkie gift for you. Thanks for helpingus make the Birkie the most sustainableevent possible.COURSE DETAILSCut-off TimesStation closing times for the course are listed here and posted at the Aid Stations. Ifyou have not reached an Aid Station by the stated cut-off time you will not bepermitted to continue, and will be transported to the Finish Line. The OfficialCourse Sweep is authorized to remove slower skiers from the event. We appreciateyour cooperation in ensuring the safety of all.Station Closing Times BK & BL 55 KmStation Name Km from Start Closing TimeUkrainian Cultural Heritage Village 0.0 9:00 amBlackfoot Lake 8.0 10:12 amRoundup 14.7 11:12 amWapiti 19.0 11:51 amWinter 23.2 12:17 pmstElk Push 1 time 29.1 1:22 pmIslet Lake 33.5 2:01 pmndElk Push 2 time 36.5 2:31 pmWanisan 43.0 3:29 pmBoundary 47.2 4:08 pmBooster 50.3 4:36 pmFinish Line 55.0 5:15 pmStation Closing Times JT 31 KmStation Name Km from Start Closing TimeUkrainian Cultural Heritage Village 0.0 9:30 amRoundup 11.1 11:20 amWapiti 14.4 11:55 amWinter 19.2 12:45 pmLast Chance (Meadow) 24.6 1:35 pmFinish Line 31.0 3:30 pmStation Closing Times MB 13 KmStation Name Km from Start Closing TimeWaskehegan Staging Area Start Field 0.0 1:30 pmLast Chance (Meadow) 7.4 2:45 pmFinish Line 13.0 5:00 pmBib Colours55 km Torskeklubben Birkebeiner55 km Spencer Environmental Birkie Lite31 km Edmonton Journal Tour13 km JV Driver Mini-Birkie2.5/4 km Ole’s Tour(presented by Steeplejack)Ski for Light, visually impaired skiersBirkebeiner & Birkie Liteprevious year winners*Skied 10 or more Canadian Birkebeiners*Skied 20 or more Canadian Birkebeiners*Skied all 24 previous Canadian BirkebeinersLight red paperLight green paperWhite paperLight blue paperLight purple paperOrange clothYellow cloth(pin paper # over)Purple cloth(pin paper # over)Blue cloth(pin paper # over)Red cloth(pin paper # over)12www.canadianbirkie.com

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Medical AidThe Star of Life identifies our Medical AidvolunteersEmergency Medical Aid personnel will have volunteer bibswith a Star of Life on them or on the uniform of their respectiveambulance service. Radio contact is maintained with all AidStations and some Course Patrollers. Evacuation skidoos withtoboggans or vehicles are at all Aid Stations.Skiers should stick a label with any health conditions ormedications on the back side of their bib so it is accessible toMedical Staff if needed. Get these labels at bib pickup.If you see an injured skier on the trail, provide what aid you can;and report to the nearest Course Patroller or Aid Station.Birkebeiner Medical Aid personnel will remove a skier from thecourse if, in their assessment, the skier is medically unfit tocontinue.Food/Aid StationsFood/Aid Stations are located frequently along the course, atdistances varying from 4 km to 11 km apart. (The first station onthe 31 km is at 11 km.) Stations offer hot and cold drinks, fruitand other refreshments. Some have limited ski repair andwaxing kits. Move off of the track if you stop at an Aid Station.Virtually all of our waste is now compostable or recyclable.Please use the colour-coded compostable waste (brown) andrecycling (blue) bag containers provided.At Kilometre Two (at the end of Goose Lake) and at some Aid /Food Stations, there will be a pole replacement station. Pleasereturn any borrowed poles to the Lost and Found in the ClothingTent at the Finish Stadium.If you are unable to continue skiing, shuttles to the Finish areavailable at each Station. Please inform the Park Ranger orShuttle Bus Driver that you wish to withdraw and give your biband timing chip to the driver.Food Stations are manned by volunteers from Edmonton-areaoutdoor and service clubs. Please be sure to thank them as youpass through!Birkie Day VolunteersThere are approximately 600 volunteers helping you enjoyyour Birkie! Most volunteers wear a maroon “volunteer” bib.Officials, chiefs and the photography crew will also have anorange arm band to identify them on Birkie day.Please thank the volunteers during the day –We couldn't run theBirkie without their smiling faces!16www.canadianbirkie.com

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The Finish LineAll events finish at the Waskehegan Staging Area “Stadium”.There is a common Finish Line for all events. Give your timingchip to a Chip Timing Official at the Finish Line. Please clear theFinish Area quickly for other skiers!Blankets, refreshments and medical aid will be available at theFinish, as well as clothing transported from the Start. Heatedchange trailers are on-site, but no showers.There is a Pre-call Monitor, involving a computer and TVmonitor, in the Festival Tent. The monitor will show the name andbib number of skiers on all four timed events while they are stillabout 200 meters from the Finish Line. If it's cold out or you gettired standing outside waiting for your favourite skier(s) to comein, you can sit in the Festival Tent and watch the monitor around thetime you expect your skier(s) and be outside in time to clang yourcowbell and click your camera.Finish Line Festival TentAfter an enjoyable day skiing your Birkie, come and relax in theheated Festival Tent. Sit and enjoy a bowl of soup, hot dog, hot orcold drink, fruit and snacks. It's a great place to meet up withfriends, old and new, and swap tales from the trail.In addition, you can view your results, pick up your year pin,celebrate age group award winners, and buy your Birkie souvenirs.www.kristian.caBest of luck to all participants!!18www.canadianbirkie.com

ResultsYour unofficial result will be availablewithin 5 seconds of you crossing the lineand results will be finalized by 6 pm. Thereare several ways to see your resultsincluding:·Four Results Monitors will be providedin the Festival Tent, continuously scrollingunofficial results (one dedicated monitorfor each of the four timed events)·A Dedicated Computer will be providedat the Vikings’ Feast and Gala allowing youto check your official result·Results will be posted on our website atwww.canadianbirkie.com. See them onyour own Smartphone or computer.If you don't see your result up within anhour of your finish or you see a problemwith the results posted, speak to the ResultsOfficial at the Timing Trailer immediately.Official Results will be posted on theBirkie website by 6 pm.AwardsAge Group Awards:All age group awards will be presented onsite in the Festival Tent, so we can allcelebrate age group winners. When youcheck the results monitors, if you are in thetop three in your age category, pleasepresent yourself to the person at the Awardstable. Age Group Awards Ceremonieswill be held (pending receipt of officialresults) hourly: 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm.Awards presented will include: male andfemale age group awards in the 55 km BKand BL and 31 km events.Medallions for 55 km event first timefinishers will be at the Finish Line, and 55km year pins will be available in theFestival Tent for those who havepreviously skied a 55 km event.Major Awards:Major awards will be given out at theVikings’ Feast and 25th Birkie GalaAwards presented here will include:- the top three winners in the BK 55, BL55, JT 31, and MB 13; male and female- Haakon Haakonson, Ole Hovind andJohn Toonen Awards- a special Canadian BirkebeinerFounders’ AwardSkier PhotosMost Birkie skiers (can't promise all) willbe photographed on the course and/or asthey cross the Finish Line. These photoswill be subsequently catalogued and postedon www.janstudios.com Beginning March1st, skiers can go to the News Page on thatwebsite for info re: the 2013 Birkie photoservice. The Birkie office is not involved inthe processing of orders. A portion of theprice of any digital or print photo purchasedwill go to the Birkie's Kids With Cancercampaign.As in previous years, the Birkie will havevolunteer photographers taking pictures ofthe events and participants for Birkiepromotional use.www.canadianbirkie.com19

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MORE INFOViking DisplayA living history display of Viking-era lore will be provided byOdin’s Ravens in the area just east of the Festival Tent. The displaywill include a tent shelter and people in period clothingdemonstrating traditional cooking and crafts.Provincial Park RegulationsSkiers and spectators are reminded that the event is staged in aProvincial Recreation Area and all rules and regulations must befollowed. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Dogs are not allowedon the ski trails, and must be leashed in the parking lots andpedestrian areas. Do not litter along the ski trails (candy wrappers,gel-pacs, kleenex, etc.). Use the recycling, compost and garbagesystem available. Thank you for following the rules and beingcourteous.Lost and FoundA Lost and Found box is located in the Clothing Tent in the FinishArea. Unclaimed items will be taken to the Birkie office for pickup.Eventually, unclaimed articles will be donated to charity.Unclaimed AwardsWe encourage you to pick up all awards on-site. Unclaimed awardscan be picked up at the office after the event. Awards for out-oftownwinners can be mailed at your expense.JOIN US NEXT YEAR...Canadian BirkebeinerSki FestivalFebruary 7 & 8, 2014TMGOLDSPONSORSCooking Lake - BlackfootProvincial Recreation AreaEdmonton JournalJV Driver ProjectsUkrainian CulturalHeritage VillageTorskeklubbenSpencer EnvironmentalManagementSteeplejackStrathcona CountySILVERSPONSORSCanadian Western BankE-ConstructionKristian ElectricMelcor DevelopmentsTotem Outdoor OutfittersThankyou!BRONZESPONSORSAlley Kat BreweryCampers VillageElk Island National ParkFast TraxFort Smith Ski ClubKnights RoofingLambert IntellectualProperty LawMike DowieOstrem ChemicalPureVisionSWIXTrack 'n Trailwww.canadianbirkie.com21

Canadian Birkebeiner Society2012 - 2013 Board of DirectorsAllan Mayer PresidentBrian Lucas Vice President (Chief of Loppet)Ken Bagnall Past President;Acting SecretaryDavid Becker TreasurerDoug Kelker Director at LargeCaitlin Higgins Director – FestivalAnne Bradley Director – Human ResourcesVacantDirector – SponsorshipVacantDirector – MarketingVacantDirector – Program ServicesArnold Grandt, Karen Evenden Long StartClark Svrcek, Graham Kopjar MedicalIan HoslerPatrol - Long EventsKarina Ma, J.M Tetrault Patrol - Short EventsBrian ChuRegistrationCarolene Kuschminder Recording SecretaryEd HeacockShort StartGeorge GagnonSponsor SignageCam McGregorStadium Set Up/TakedownWalter Kehl, Wade Chute Clothing TentJohn CushingTiming/Finish LineAlisdair DrinnanTransportationJoanie PiwowarVolunteers2012 - 2013 Loppet (Technical) CommiteeBrian LucasChief of LoppetGreg ElzingaBlackfoot/CommunicationsDoug KelkerCourseDave JohnstonEquipment/LogisticsMike Berezan, Chad Gjertsen Festival TentRob Faulds, Bill MacDonald Food StationsTechnical DelegateMichael DickinsonStaffGlenda HannaShauna StewartGeneral ManagerOffice AdministratorGrants and Corporate DonorsCity of Edmonton Community Investment Operating GrantAlberta Development Initiative Program GrantEnbridge Volunteers in Partnership ProgramImperial Oil Limited Volunteer Improvement Program22Supporting SuppliersAd-MartAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation,Parks and Protected Areas DivisionAlberta Culture and Community SpiritAlberta Traffic Supply Ltd.Budget Rent-a-Car of EdmontonCanwest PropaneCity of Edmonton EmergencyResponse DepartmentCono SurEdmonton Heritage FestivalEmergency Management AlbertaFast Fence RentalsJaN StudiosKDL Audio ProductionsLewis Estates Golf ClubThe Links Golf ClubMountain Equipment Co-opNoble House FoodsNottingham SobeysP-Cann 90PergisPNK Bus ServiceRamada Conference CentreRiver City Event RentalsSt. John AmbulanceStandard General ConstructionSentinel Business Centre / SentinelSelf-StorageLyle SauvorwoldSons of NorwaySparky's Electrical ServicesStandard General ConstructionStrathcona Emergency ServicesTechNiche InternationalThe Marketer / Tourism Solutions.caTofield Emergency Medical ServicesTri-line Disposal3D Fire SafetyVerebrun Medical SupplyWhaleTail GraphicsZorzos FramingFriends of the BirkieATRA (Alberta Trail Riders Association)Garry Atchison, MeteorologistBlackfoot Grazing AssociationBlackfoot UltraMarathonBurncoCooking Lake/Blackfoot PRA StaffCooking Lake/Blackfoot PRAVolunteersCooking Lake/Blackfoot PRA Hosts –Len and Jane DenBraberCross Country AlbertaCross Country CanadaEDA Collaborative Inc. /Ted MullerEdmonton Attendance Centre, AlbertaSolicitor GeneralEdmonton Bicycle and Touring ClubEdmonton Nordic Ski ClubEdmonton Overlanders OrienteeringClubFriends of Blackfoot SocietyGrant MacEwan Mountain ClubGreat White North TriathalonJohn LaarhuisMargaret ToonenOdin’s RavensStrathcona County Information andVolunteer CentreThermon Heat Training ServicesRon and Ken ValensViking Mascots – Verner Steinbrau andPasi KarstenWaskahegan Trail AssociationYardley Jones Studios

Our Skier Donors 2012Inga Fra Varteig Level ($1-49)John AddicottDavid AltonCraig BeckettLoreen BelovichKim BownesMiloslav BozdechAshley BuchananDon BurgessJohnChristensenShelaine ChristiansonKathleen DaviesAurelie DionSharlene FritzBarry GeatesPatty GloverWilliam GoyGlenda HannaJeremy HastingsDean HawthorneNicholas HoltKlaus HuckfeldtJohanna ItzeckGreg JansenKen JohnsonConnie JohnsonJim JoosseNadine KernPieter KirstenJozef KuciakMichael KylloHeather LangdaleKristine LavoieJeff LloydGermar LohstraeterGerry LoowellGerhard LotzKenneth MagleoRob MakovichukGreg MarnochWilliam McEneryScott MeersKathy MurrieRex NevilleMike NivenBrian PeelLarry PimmRalph RixBonnie RobbinsRita RobinsonIvar SaugenDennis SeibIrvin ServoldFrances SitekLee SitekTony SmithEduard StarkAlan StewartGregory StirlingJim ThomsonEinar ViddalBrian WarringtonAndrew WilsonJonathan WoelberPrince Haakon Level($50-99)Jim BlackBill BurgessMichael BussCathy FloodAstrid HopeKaty LalondeChris PowerGreg M SmithRandy StebnerKing Haakon Level($100+)Todd BarracloughAllan MayerIan NobleMatt ParliamentLeila RantaFred WallOur Skier Donors 2013(Skier donors as of Jan 23, 2013)Inga Fra Varteig Level ($1-49)John AddicottDavid AmiraultGail AndrewChantell BaroneValery BaziraMathieu BergeronMiloslav BozdechCurtis BrockRoger BrownJohn ChristensenTom CorbettMichelle DacykKyla DahmerKathleen DaviesMiranda DiakiwWilliam DoylePhil DunnTaylor EshpeterAlvin EyolfsonJohn FernandesTravis FlathTJ FlynnDave FrickeDevin GoodsmanKristjanna GrimmeltFrank HaleyGlenda HannaGarry HelfrickNicholas HoltDouglas HoltanKarla HorcicaAngela HubbleKlaus HuckfeldtHannah HumphreyJeff HumphreyLeigh HumphreyStephen JezJim JoossePeter KershawChris KinsellaJozef KuciakNeil LangAndre LemaJeff LloydGermar LohstraeterJim MacDonaldGordon MeyersMike MiketonRoger MillardCliff MorrisonKathy MurrieKirsten NewmanRex NevilleRick PelletierJared ReichertRalph RixHarold RobinsonDavid RossDoug RourkeIvar SaugenIrvin ServoldGregory StirlingReal TetraultJamie ThompsonJim ThomsonJohn WatsonPrince Haakon Level($50-99) Jim BlackJohanna ItzeckKaty LalondeJohn MitchellRandy StebnerGerald StreefkerkFred WallKing Haakon Level($100+) Michael BussKent FargeyJackson FinleyAlan LewisAllan MayerIan NobleMatt Parliamentwww.canadianbirkie.com23

Ever Wonder About theCanadian Birkebeiner Society?The Canadian Birkebeiner Society is a registered not-forprofitorganization formed in 1985 by five enthusiastic skierswith a vision: Brian Peters, Neil Warner, Doug Kelker, KaareAskildt and Douglas Russell. The Society's main purposewas, and still is, to organize the annual Canadian BirkebeinerSki Festival and to promote cross-country skiing. In 1996 theSociety registered “Birkebeiner” as a Canadian Trademark.Volunteer Board and CommitteesThe Board meets monthly throughout the year to prepare forthe Festival. Persons serving on the Board or the LoppetCommittee are automatic members of the society. An annualgeneral meeting is held in May to elect board members. TheLoppet Committee is the technical group of Chiefs. Theymeet from September to March. If you are interested inserving on the Loppet Committee or the Board, pleasecontact the Birkie office.Cooking Lake Blackfoot ProvincialRecreation AreaIn addition to organizing the Festival, the Society also assistswith the maintenance of trails at Cooking Lake - BlackfootProvincial Recreation Area and supports the Friends ofBlackfoot Society, the Park's Cooperating Association.Parks Day and Other Cool EventsDuring the off-season, the Society helps with numerous otherevents. On Parks Day at Blackfoot, we provide refreshmentsat the Birkie-built Meadow Shelter. Other events we help withinclude the Blackfoot Ultramarathon and Tour de l'Albertacycling event.Not-for-Profit Fundraising & CasinoThe Society holds a casino every two years. The next casinowill be in June 2014. Please call the office or apply online ifyou can volunteer.affordable. Funds raised from casinos and grant applicationsalso have been used to purchase grooming equipment,snowmobiles, emergency toboggans, medical equipmentbags, timing systems, communication radios, computerequipment, water tanks and signs. Funds have also beenused for repair of equipment, trail improvements, andconstruction of Meadow shelter, Elk Push shelter, and Birkiestorage facilities.Please Join Our Wonderful Group ofVolunteersIt takes approximately 600 volunteers to plan, organize andrun the Birkie each year. This represents over 10,000 hours.Some volunteers work year-round, while others help severalhours on the weekend of the ski events. Many different areasrequire a variety of skills and interests - marketing, logistics,sponsorship, medical, transportation, food, hosting, timers,registration, trail crew, ski patrollers, setup and take-downcrews. Interested? We probably have a position you'd enjoy.The Society recognizes the valuable contribution ofvolunteers in a variety of ways. Most of all, our volunteershave fun, meet new people and make new friends. Every yearskiers write to say how friendly and wonderful the Birkievolunteers are. If you are interested in volunteering for nextyear, please contact the Birkie office. Information onvolunteer positions and online volunteer applications are onthe Birkie website.As a not-for-profit organization, the Society runs the event ona break-even basis. Any surpluses that the Society generatesare used to improve facilities at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot,unexpected expenses, and to improve the Ski Festival insubsequent years. Casino funds help to offset the operatingexpenses to run the loppet, and help to keep entry fees24Canadian Birkebeiner Society# 103, 9920 63 AvenueEdmonton, Alberta Canada T6E 0G9Phone 780-430-7153 Fax 780-435-5243Email: ski@canadianbirkie.comwww.canadianbirkie.com

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