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Date(s) - 01/17/2026
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Bristlecone Birkebeiner Winterfest
January 17, 2026
The original Bristlecone Birkebeiner in Ely, Nevada ran from 1983-1993. We brought this cross-country skiing event back to the community in 2014, but it was canceled due to lack of snow. In 2015, we held our first successful event with a dusting of snow and four skiers and one trail runner! This event has continued to grow and is now better than ever! We have added trail running, for when there isn’t enough snow to ski, as well as snowshoe and fat bike events! Come join us for Nevada’s longest running cross-country ski event in Nevada!
Participants can choose from:
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Long Course XC Ski (4.1 mi)
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Short Course XC Ski (1.5 mi)
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Fat Tire Bike (5.0 mi)
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Snowshoe (1.5 mi)
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NEW: Kids Birkie Winter Games elyoutdoorenthusiasts.org+1
Because winter conditions can vary, the event also includes a contingency plan: if there isn’t enough snow, the ski events shift to trail run + bike options instead.
Learn More Here