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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2025 · 22 MIN

The Birkie is much more than a week in February with Paul Thompson

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Send us Fan MailOur first episode features Paul Thompson, the President of the Birchleggings club. Paul is a great example of a Birkie skier who has turned his passion for the outdoors into a platform to improve the world. Paul uses his voice to draw attention to preserving the health of winter so that generations of skiers can continue to enjoy our beloved race for another 50 years and beyond.Paul's links: Cool Planet skiersCitizens' Climate LobbyBoard member RPCVs for Environmental ActionBoard Member MNRPCVPresident Birchleggings Club  20+ completed BirkiesFounder and Co-Director Cool Planet- Neighborhood FUN~Action for Our PlanetSpecial Operations- Citizens’ Climate Lobby- Political Will for a Livable Future_______________________________________________Welcome to the Birch Legacies podcast. We are sharing stories celebrating the motivation, the perserverence, and the lifestyle choices necessary to reach the status of Birchlegger - that is, skiers who have completed 20 or more Birkies, Korteloppets, or a combination of both. We would love to hear from Birchleggers young and old (that's you!) who have a story to tell about what keeps them coming back year after year. If you would like to appear on the podcast, please send Jon Peterson an email at [email protected] or you can fill out this form Learn more about the Birchleggings Club and become a memberBirkie WebsiteBuy the new book, "American Birkebeiner: The Nations Greatest Ski Marathon" by Jerome PolingAvailable at the ...

Send us Fan Mail Our first episode features Paul Thompson, the President of the Birchleggings club. Paul is a great example of a Birkie skier who has turned his passion for the outdoors into a platform to improve the world. Paul uses his voice to draw attention to preserving the health of winter so that generations of skiers can continue to enjoy our beloved race for another 50 years and beyond. Paul's links: Cool Planet skiers Citizens' Climate Lobby Board member RPCVs for Environmenta...

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