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The 2009 edition of the Canadian Birkebeiner will be Valentine's Day style, held on February 14. |
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- Thank you for your support. We would like to thank the hundreds of disappointed skiers and volunteers who have expressed sympathy and support for our difficult decision. We especially appreciate the understanding of those good sports who had traveled thousands of kilometres/miles to take part.
- Actual weather on Birkie Day (from Environment Canada)
Observed at: Elk Island National Park 8:00 AM MST Saturday 9 February 2008
Clear. Temperature -35.4C (-32F). High today -27C (-17F). Winds up to 15km/h. Extreme wind chill -46C (-46F) Becoming cloudy in the afternoon, then periods of snow.
1:00 PM Temp: -26.5°C Extreme wind chill - 41C.
- Please note that the waiver on the Birkebeiner entry form states "CBS reserves the right to retain all or part of the registration fees in the event of cancellation by either party." All expenses of running the event have been incurred. Therefore, a decision about whether credit can be provided towards next years event will be made when the society knows the status of the event costs.
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