The Birkie is a big deal for Dan Mitchell and his family.
The family patriarch raced his first Birkie back in 1983. Ever since then, the family's trips to Telemark have rivaled Christmas. His son Josh — who, like Dan, is a world loppet master — will join his wife and son in portraying the historic Inga and the Warriors this February.
"My family has received so much joy and connection from the Birkie that we excitedly share this love with as many friends as possible," Josh Mitchell wrote in his application to serve as the Birkie warriors.
Between the 14 Mitchells who have raced the Birkie, the family has over 100 Barnebirkie/Prince Haakon/Korte/Birkie finishes.
Having raced the Birkie isn't a pre-requisite for enjoying this show, though.
All you really need is a love of family and appreciation for skiing ... and the twists and turns the sport — and life — can bring ...
Enjoy!
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