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It started in 1206. Birkebeiner skiers, so called because of their protective birch bark leggings, skied through the treacherous mountains and rugged forests of Norway during the winter of 1206, smuggling the son of King Sverresson and Inga of Vartieg to safety. The flight was taken during the Norwegian Civil War. Norwegian history credits the Birkebeiners’ bravery with preserving the life of the boy who later became King Haakon Haakonsson IV and forever changed history by his reign.
In honor of these brave men, the famous “Birkie” cross country ski race is held in Hayward Wisconsin every year in February, bringing thousands of visitors to race, watch and enjoy the beautiful northern woods. . . . and I’m sure the wolves have gone north for the duration!
This picture is wrapped around a 2″ foam board, then placed in a box frame. The outside edges of the box are of maple and stained a dark walnut color that enhances the picture.
50″ X 39″
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