Haakon Haakonsson Award
| The Haakon Haakonsson award recognizes dedication to the Birkebeiner tradition. It is an award that is exclusive to the Canadian Birkebeiner, and awards all skiers who have skied in the Norwegian, American and Canadian Birkebeiner long distance events. Skiers from all over Canada and many from the USA have won this award. |
Ole Hovind Award
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The Ole Hovind Award is presented annually to the skier who best represents the spirit of the Birkebeiner and the things which Ole Hovind valued – skiing for the sheer joy of it, having fun, joking a lot, achieving something and just getting out there and doing it. Read Ole's story and see who has won the Award on the Results page. |
John Toonen Memorial Award
| John Toonen was one of the original participants of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival. He had earned the privilege of wearing a “Red Bib” by completing all of the 15 events held annually in Edmonton before being taken from us on January 19, 2002. The John Toonen Memorial Award was donated by John’s wife, Margaret, and is presented annually to a skier in the 55km event who exemplifies John Toonen’s qualities. Read John's story and see who has received the John Toonen Memorial Award on the Results page. |
The Colored Bibs (Red, Purple and Yellow)
| Wondering why some skiers are wearing a red, purple or yellow cloth bib? | ||
- Check the results page for this elite group of skiers.
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